James Storm Movies
Young divorced mother Kate Nelligan refuses to go into a panic when her six-year-old son disappears. She manages to maintain an even emotional keel even when detective Judd Hirsch unearths several clues which point to sexual molestation. After several false leads, the truth is revealed. We won't divulge the ending, but we will note that we found it pretty hard to swallow-especially when compared to the actual case upon which Beth Gutcheson's novel and screenplay were based. Despite its cop-out denouement, Without a Trace deserves to take its place among such superior missing-children dramas as the made-for-TV Adam and Just Another Missing Kid. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, (more)
- 1977
Just prior to her Three's Company superstardom, Suzanne Somers played the lead in the made-for-TV meller It Happened at Lakewood Manor. Boiled down to basics, this is a rehash of Jaws, with ants (!) substituting for sharks (the film's video release title, in fact, was Ants). A summer resort full of special-guest-star tourists is besieged by battalions of killer ants. Robert Foxworth, Myrna Loy, Lynda Day George, Bernie Casey, Barry Van Dyke and Brian Dennehy are among those on the little critters' menu. First telecast December 2, 1977, It Happened at Lakewood Manor was subsequently retitled Panic at Lakewood Manor. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1977
When three of his fellow private eyes lose their licenses, Jim (James Garner) risks his own to help them. It turns out that the P.I.'s have been victimized by a "mystery woman" (Katherine Charles) working for a huge detective agency which is determined to eliminate all competition--even if means committing murder. To get even with the villains, Jim and his friends stage an elaborately preplanned break-in at the impenetrable Waterbury Building, an undertaking that bears a startling resemblance to the Watergate burglary, right down to a cameo appearance by an ersatz "Deep Throat". Simon Oakland) makes his first series appearance as detective Vern St. Cloud. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
In this made-for-TV horror showcase, Karen Black plays four separate roles in three successive tales written or based on the works of venerable genre writer Richard Matheson. In "Julie," Black portrays a prim college literature instructor who engages in a debauched affair with one of her students after he drugs, date-rapes, and blackmails her into submission; here and in the other stories, however, things aren't what they seem. "Millicent and Therese" features the actress in two roles as good sister/bad sister twins who use witchcraft to settle their sexual and moral differences. In the final and most famous segment, "Amelia," Black plays a spinster with an insufferable mother who sublets a high-rise apartment in the city in order to find romantic freedom. When she purchases a Zuni fetish warrior doll as a present for her anthropology-professor beau, it comes to life and chases her around the flat with considerable tenacity. A failed pilot for a horror anthology series, Trilogy of Terror first appeared on ABC in 1975 and subsequently gained a devoted cult following. Black originally didn't want to participate, but agreed after her husband, Robert Burton, was cast in the role of the date-raping blackmailer. Although the actress has appeared in numerous subsequent horror films, it was her indelible quadruple roles here that inspired cult New York rockers the Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. The film also allegedly inspired the 1984 horror-blaxploitation flick Black Devil Doll From Hell. A belated sequel, Trilogy of Terror 2, also from former Dark Shadows director Dan Curtis, followed in 1996. ~ Brian J. Dillard, Rovi
- 1971
This is the second full-length motion picture feature based on the popular television soap-opera/horror melodrama Dark Shadows. The first film was House of Dark Shadows. This film lacks the grand guignol glee provided by Jonathan Frid and Joan Bennet. However, it has a new storyline, not a rehash of one previously explored in the television series. Here, artist Charles Collins (David Selby, who performed the same part in the TV series) brings his new bride to live in the family mansion, which he has just inherited. The gentle and sensitive young Collins, the last of his clan, has troubled sleep. He dreams of the past, of his family, and of the house. Perhaps his dreams are not just dreams? Increasingly deranged by these visions, it begins to look like he will re-enact the atrocities committed by his family in the past. It is interesting to note that the film uses the mansion of 1890s railroad robber/baron Jay Gould for its setting. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- 1971
Quentin (David Selby) persuades Daphne (Kate Jackson) to put off her marriage to Gerard (James Storm) until the outcome of his trial. Meanwhile, Gerard arranges the death of Mordecai Grimes (Thayer David), but not before securing a letter in which Mordecai accuses Quentin of witchcraft. This episode initially aired on January 7, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
On the strength of Grimes' deathbed accusation, Quentin (David Selby) is found guilty of witchcraft and sentenced to be beheaded in the public square. As a result, things don't look too good for Quentin's accused co-conspirator, Desmond, and, it also appears that Gerard's (James Storm) diabolical scheme has come to full fruition. This episode was originally telecast on January 8, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Quentin (David Selby) resigns himself to his upcoming execution. Upon finding out that his own wife, Edith (Terry Crawford), is mixed up with the sinister machinations of Gerard (James Storm), Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) kills Edith. Daphne (Kate Jackson) gets a glimpse of a strange new world populated by members of the Collins family whom she has never met, but who seem disturbingly familiar. This episode originally aired on January 11, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Having briefly glimpsed into Parallel Time, Daphne (Kate Jackson) relates this experience to Julia (Grayson Hall) and Prof. Stokes (Thayer David). In the "other" world itself, the Parallel-Time version of Julia tries to warn Morgan Collins (Keith Prentice) to get out of Collinwood. Back in "real" time -- 1841, that is -- Daphne concludes that Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) was responsible for the death of Edith, and in so doing puts her own life in jeopardy. This episode first aired on January 12, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Lamar (Jerry Lacy) decides to testify against Quentin (David Selby) despite Barnabas' (Jonathan Frid) threat, using the story of Quentin's letter to the deceased Joanna Mills (Lee Beery) as proof of Quentin's witchcraft. His testimony is instantly discredited when Joanna herself appears in court. Now Gerard (James Storm) and Charles (Humbert Allen Astredo) realize that the only way to get rid of Quentin is to use the disembodied head of Judah Zachary. Listed as the 1,181th installment of Dark Shadows (there was no 1,180 due to a New Year's Day preemption), this episode was originally broadcast on January 4, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Samantha (Virginia Vestoff) is astounded that Joanna Mills (Lee Beery) has showed up to testify on Quentin's behalf, especially since it was Samantha who killed Joanna by pushing her off the cliff at Widow's Hill. Using his powers, Gerard (James Storm) again persuades Daphne (Kate Jackson) that she wants to marry him. This episode originally aired on January 5, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Although gratified that his former sweetheart, Joanna Mills (Lee Beery), has apparently returned from the dead, Quentin (David Selby) remains in love with Joanna's sister, Daphne (Kate Jackson). Alas, Daphne now thinks she wants to marry Gerard (James Storm), thanks to Gerard's strategic application of witchcraft. This episode first aired on January 6, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
The "Parallel-Time 1841" story arc continues as the duel between Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) and Morgan (Keith Prentice) proceeds as planned. When Bramwell is wounded, Catherine (Lara Parker) rushes to him -- and discovers that Bramwell did not even fire his pistol. In search of his missing sister, Stella, Kendrick (John Karlen) calls upon the services of a psychic named Gerard Stiles (James Storm) -- who, of course, looks exactly like his evil counterpart in the "real" world of 1841. Episode 1,208 of Dark Shadows (there was no 1,207 due to a last-minute preemption) was first broadcast on February 10, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Quentin (David Selby) and Desmond (John Karlen) resign themselves to their fate as they approach the headsman's axe. Coming to the rescue is Valerie, aka Angelique (Lara Parker). Carrying the head of Judah Zachary, Angelique is able to convince the authorities that Gerard (James Storm) and not Quentin was the one possessed by the warlock Judah. Shot by Desmond, Gerard dies, but not before clearing Desmond and Quentin and apologizing for his deeds -- as Zachary's head turns into a skull. Meanwhile, in parallel time, Collinwood is visited by the former sweetheart of Catherine Harridge (also Lara Parker) -- Bramwell Collins (Jonathan Frid), who bears a remarkable resemblance to the "real" world's Barnabas Collins. This very busy episode of Dark Shadows originally aired on January 26, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Stripping Valerie -- aka Angelique (Lara Parker) -- of her witch's powers, Gerard (James Storm) kidnaps her and places her in the custody of his cohort, Charles (James Storm). She manages to kill her captor and escape, just as the doomed Quentin is approaching the headsman's chopping block. In Parallel Time, the seriously ill Justin Collins (David Hurst) warns Catherine (also Lara Parker) against marrying Morgan. This episode originally aired on January 25, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Having previously been "killed" by Samantha (Virginia Vestoff), Joanna (Lee Beery) metes out justice by causing Samantha to plummet to her death from Widow's Hill. Quentin (David Selby) and Daphne (Kate Jackson) prepare their final escape from Collinsport, but Gerard (James Storm) is still hot on their heels. In Parallel Time, Kendrick (John Karlen) continues to investigate the disappearance of his sister, Stella. This episode originally aired on January 20, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Having briefly escaped into Parallel Time, where they overhear Morgan Collins (Keith Prentice) propose to Angelique lookalike Catherine Harridge (Lara Parker), Quentin (David Selby) and Daphne (Kate Jackson) return to the "real" world. Attempting to kill Joanna (Lee Beery) once and for all, Samantha (Virginia Vestoff) empties a gun into the woman -- but the bullets have absolutely no effect. Now Samantha is more certain than ever that Daphne has returned from the grave to mete out retribution. This episode initially aired on January 19, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Trying -- and failing -- to stop the wedding of Daphne (Kate Jackson) and Gerard (James Storm), Quentin (David Selby) is recaptured. Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) hopes to convince Valerie, aka Angelique (Lara Parker), to help save Quentin from the headsman's axe, but she refuses. In Parallel Time, the "other" Daphne and Catherine (also Lara Parker) discuss the cursed room at Collinwood. This episode initially aired on January 22, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
As Daphne (Kate Jackson) prepares to leave Collinsport with Quentin (David Selby), she is inexorably drawn back by the demonic powers of Gerard (James Storm), who again convinces her to marry him. In Parallel Time, Melanie (Nancy Barrett) and the "other" Flora (Joan Bennett) discuss a bizarre "lottery," to be held in the event of a violent death at Collinwood. This episode first aired on January 21, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Kendrick (John Karlen) and Gerard (James Storm) come across a shallow grave containing the body of Kendrick's sister, Stella. Realizing that the girl was murdered, Kendrick is unable to get a straight story from the members of the Collins family. Meanwhile, Melanie (Nancy Barrett) and Quentin (David Selby) hold a séance to learn more about the family curse -- and get more information than they really wanted. This episode originally aired on February 11, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Desmond (John Karlen) finds the decapitated body of Judah Zachary. With the help of Gabriel (Christopher Pennock), Desmond is also able to decipher clues left behind by the late Otis Greene, which lead him to a jewel-encrusted mask with supernatural powers. This episode initially aired on October 16, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Lamar (Jerry Lacy), Flora (Joan Bennett), and Gerard (James Storm) hold a séance to contact the ghost of Lamar's father, the infamous Reverend Trask. Hired by Desmond (John Karlen) to help move the coffin containing the decapitated body of Judah Zachary, Tim Braithwaite (Dick Sabol) meets his doom when he tries to remove the jewel-encrusted mask from the coffin -- while the headless body gets up and walks off on its own accord! This episode was originally telecast on October 19, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Realizing that the decapitated body of Judah Zachary has risen from its coffin, Desmond (John Karlen) decides to destroy Judah's head -- which, unfortunately, is also missing. And after much cogitation, Samantha (Virginia Vestoff) makes up her mind which of her husbands she will remain with. This episode originally aired on October 20, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Samantha (Virginia Vestoff) decides to remain with her second husband Gerard (James Storm) -- but not before informing her first husband Quentin (David Selby) that Tad is not his son. The vengeful Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) exults over the fact that his brother Quentin is miserable. And Hortense (Jenny Egan), the Collins' governess, falls victim to the headless body of Judah Zachary (Norman Parker). This episode first aired on October 21, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
The head of Judah Zachary places Julia (Grayson Hall) under its power. Conspiring with Leticia (Nancy Barrett), Julia intends to reattach Judah's head to his body. Quentin (David Selby) discovers that Joanna, a woman with whom he once had an affair, has committed suicide; could this have anything to do with Daphne's (Kate Jackson) murderous intentions toward Quentin? And Samantha (Virginia Vestoff) awakens to the real reason that the mercenary Gerard (James Storm) married her. This episode initially aired on October 27, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Rating Systems
Blockbuster
BLOCKBUSTER name, design and related marks are trademarks of Blockbuster L.L.C.
2013 Blockbuster L.L.C. All rights reserved.
Portions of Content Provided by Rovi Corporation. 2013 Rovi Corporation.