Laura then files a second complaint at KEI upon her return, again with little effect. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. He asks her out, she declines. On February 16, 1988 Richard Wade Farley shot dead seven people at the headquarters of the computer company where he had previously worked in Sunnyvale, California and injured four others. Too bad it's not on video. Drama A college freshman is date-raped at her brother's frat party by a fraternity member. Despite these unanswered questions, the movie keeps you involved, all the way through. I first saw this little gem in 1994 when it came out on TV. But it wasn't her fault. He asks her out, she declines. This was the first movie I watched with Richard Thomas in as a mature man. In the days that follow, Laura enrolls in a local aerobics class. Even when he is walking around with a shot gun he is very believable. Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022. The difference today is that instead of a high powered shotgun, it is an assault rifle with high capacity magazines, capable of tremendous slaughter in a short period of time. Indeed, for the first half of the production, all is familiar and safe, rather than gripping. He then heavily arms himself and sets about settling things very methodically and cold blooded. Farley is eventually fired by KEI for his continual harassment & decrease in productivity. Copyright Notice - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. It was creepiness at first sight. I like the plot and the perspective of the 2 main characters, although I would have handled it differently if I were the victim. Indeed, for the first half of the production, all is familiar and safe, rather than gripping. The music used, was perfect for this story! There are no easy answers. Laura Black (Brooke Shields) gets the career opportunity of a lifetime to work for a large computer engineering company in Silicon Valley. Through an excuse of wanting to present a staff birthday celebration for Laura, Richard is permitted by a coworker to see her personal dossier, from which he learns of her birthday and address, later showing up at her apartment with a gift. I Can Make You Love Me: The Stalking of Laura Black (Tues. (9), 9-11 p.m., CBS) Production: Filmed in Topeka, Kan., by Joel Fields Prods., Frank Abatemarco Prods. In a few scenes, she looked exceptionally pretty when her character was the most vulnerable. Gripping and Frustrating - Great thriller/tension, Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019. Richard Thomas brilliantly plays the computer engineer Richard Farley (though he looks nothing like the real Richard Farley); cunning, fiendish and genuinely chilling. Then he asks her out again and again, she says no. For us normal people when a person doesn't want to go out with us we move on. I was instantly drawn into the unforgettable plot. She doesnt lead him on, wants nothing to do with him. He just doesn't want to take "No" as an answer. Laura begins dating Sam Waters, who fears for Laura's safety. But even THAT does not stop him - he continues his chilling pursuit of Laura by showing up in her garage, at her work, following her when she is dating another man, and, most chillingly - returns for a final time to KEI to carry out a horrifying massacre. She has to move to Northern California, but who cares? He follows her, send her gifts and watches her. Stalking Laura DRAMA Now presented from the stunning 4K restoration, Laura Black begins her promising career in Silicon Valley during the '80s. He blasts his way through the lobby and into the secure offices, shooting several employees and killing Glenda along the way. Probably one of the finest TV movies ever produced in the 1990s. She attracts the attention of a deranged coworker named Richard Farley, whose obsession with her soon becomes deadly. It will end with 7 KEI employees dead, SWATs called in to stop the assault, and Farley awaiting a death sentence at San Quentin. Directed by Michael Switzer : What happens from there? Very enjoyable late night stalker film. That is until Richard won't take the hint after being turned down multiple times, even going so far as to follow Laura to aerobics classes and eventually . To protect her, Sam teaches her how to use a gun for self-defense. Barbara Houston as Nancy Hammond, Richard's co-worker and landlady. In the Silicon Valley, a pretty computer scientist enjoys the start of a promising career, until a troubled coworker develops an obsession with her. But when dealing with a person like Farley, they've had that in them for a long time and in Laura Black's case she was the innocent who was targeted by that nut. $13.76 $ 13. The first time I saw this I thought, he can't be that good an actor, he must be a maniac in real life. You could call it "cat-and-mouse", but considering the words "cat" and "mouse", that term is probably putting it mildly, especially when you're referring to the last act of the film. Richard then threatens to go after Laura's sisters if Laura does not learn to accept that she "is meant for him." DVD $13.76 . Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. If someone is talking about company's doors they should have warned the company! Having seen it 14 years ago when it appeared on TV under the title of 'I Can Make You Love Me; The Stalking of Laura Black', and being haunted by how accurate it was, I was thrilled to see it again. He takes it from being just an annoying pest through the stalker stage, into the full blown maniac stage. She attracts the attention of a deranged coworker named Richard Farley, whose obsession with her soon becomes deadly. Comment if you liked th. Donna Thomason as Glenda Moritz, Laura's co-worker. I like Brooke S. acting in this movie! Laura went through hell and had to the surgeries because of him! 76. Or Nah, I'm just a sucker for watching seemingly crappy things with my wife, and once she saw this was there (REMASTERED IN 4K), that was it. Inside Edition of CA mass murderer Richard Farley stalking Laura Black and killing 7 people Junior OG 12K views 10 months ago Human Bomb (1998) Jurgen Prochnow | Patsy Kensit - True Crime HD. Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2022, Chillingly accurate TV movie of a true event, Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2008. It is quite scary how little you can do if someone is stalking you and it is fascinating how stalkers can warp simple actions into a relationship. Richard Thomas brilliantly plays the computer engineer Richard Farley (though he looks nothing like the real Richard Farley); cunning, fiendish and genuinely chilling. At work, Laura is looking forward to her upcoming court appearance for the restraining order to become permanent. During the game, Laura's new friend and co-worker Glenda Moritz takes note of Richard's infatuation with her. And who knows..maybe she did point her finger at some time and laugh at him. Start the wiki, Do you know what kind of music this is? She doesnt lead him on, wants nothing to do with him. Good movie! this was not a bad movie at all and i have to say,having been a fan of Brooke shields for years i think this was her first outing at actually being able to show her acting strength.she has just gotten better and better but i was totally impressed with her performance.the movie itself can slow in parts a little bit the last half hour certainly makes up for it.i did not expect such an entertaining finale from a t.v movie.although Richard Thomas did a great job,this is Brooke's film as her screen time shows and she made the most of it.the only let down with the film are the co-stars .the look of them and their acting abilities are woeful and you wonder how they got their jobs-all except for Laura Blacks flatmate that is,who does a fair job. Directors Michael Switzer Starring Director: Michael Switzer | Stars: Richard Thomas, Brooke Shields, Viveka Davis, William Allen Young Votes: 1,506 Alternate title, "Stalking Laura." It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Both Laura Black and Richard Farley are played to perfection. Richard acts like theyre in a relationship, and she clarifies that their relationship is professional. Thus, the anti-stalking law that was subsequently put into effect. Laura Black, a young and ambitious intern from Virginia, accepts a job at Kensitron Electronics International (KEI) in Silicon Valley, California. He asks her outshe turns him downhe starts harassing her. She attracts the attention of a deranged coworker named Richard Farley, whose obsession with her soon becomes deadly. He joins her gym, follows her around, sneaks into her house, says inappropriate things while at work. Laura was nice to him at first, but you can tell that his over the top friendliness and humor makes her uncomfortable. Go directly to shout page. Seemingly unconcerned by the carnage he has caused, Richard asks Grijalva if he thinks Laura will remember all this. Would recommend watching this film, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2014. Richard Farley finds out EVERY detail of Laura's life, right down to the locations of her parents & sisters, then threatens to harm them should Laura continue to ignore him. And, maybe saved lives! Up until a few months ago I had never seen I Can Make You Love Me or read the story about Laura Black and after watching the film I was left feeling sickened and horrified. Both of their reactions to the other are very believable. You will have to watch to see!!! Stalking Laura 6.4 1 h 35 min 1993 X-Ray 18+ Now presented from the stunning 4K restoration, Laura Black begins her promising career in Silicon Valley during the '80s. Because Laura is super-pretty, and she smiles way too much. "Stalking Laura" is a made-for-TV film based on a true story. After finding it on Amazon under the title 'Stalking Laura', I read about the true story surrounding the events of this movie. Thomas was absolutely believable in this role. That is until Richard won't take the hint after being turned down multiple times, even going so far as to follow Laura to aerobics classes and eventually her home. It will end with 7 KEI employees dead, SWATs called in to stop the assault, and Farley awaiting a death sentence at San Quentin. She's one of the few first women to land such a prominent and sought-after role. Brooke Shields is quite effective as Laura Black, the new computer engineer working at Farley's firm who fights back against his relentless harassment. She has to move to Northern California, but who cares? Gripping and Frustrating - Great thriller/tension, Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019. Farley is eventually fired by KEI for his continual harassment & decrease in productivity. Laura Black lands a big tech job in Silicone Valley only to be pursued by one of the Richard Thomas best known as "John Boy" from The Walton's is psychotic stalking Brooke Shield's character "Laura Black" in this movie. : Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021. Shes one of the few first women to land such a prominent and sought-after role. The stalking of Laura Black and subsequent murder of seven people and the injury of four by Richard Farley (February 16, 1988) and the three-year stalking and murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer by Robert John Bardo (July 18, 1989) prompted California to pass the first anti-stalking laws in the country. I don't think someone would give up so easily in most situations like this, but if that's what really happened in real life, I am definitely thankful for it! Certainly for me, unforgettable. He just doesn't want to take "No" as an answer. : Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Both of their reactions to the other are very believable. Both of their reactions to the other are very believable. In real life, Thomas is 14 years older than Brooke. They have had lots of practice on how to do things since, which is still a horror. Probably one of the finest TV movies ever produced in the 1990s. "Stalking Laura" is one of those made-for-tv Lifetime type movies that is part corny part intriguing. By what name was Stalking Laura (1993) officially released in Canada in English? 20 of 20 found this interesting | Share this For those who remember Thomas as 'John-Boy' on 'The Waltons', his performance will shatter that wholesome image. Richard later sneaks into Laura's office after hours and discovers her new address, as well as her family records. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2019. This movie stars Brooke Shields and Richard Thomas. Director Michael Switzer Writer Frank Abatemarco Stars Richard Thomas Brooke Shields Viveka Davis If this is incorrect, please contact us. Still the story was carrying itself on the shoulders of Richard Thomas. Richard Farley finds out EVERY detail of Laura's life, right down to the locations of her parents & sisters, then threatens to harm them should Laura continue to ignore him. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. ****WARNING- THIS REVIEW CONTAINS POTENTIAL SPOILERS**** I remember hearing about the real story on the news my first year of high school, especially how people followed the story afterward on and off till the final phase of the trial. A beautiful young computer technician starting off her career in Silicon Valley during the 1980s is stalked and harassed by a nerdy, dangerous, mentally-unstable colleague with a twisted obs Read allA beautiful young computer technician starting off her career in Silicon Valley during the 1980s is stalked and harassed by a nerdy, dangerous, mentally-unstable colleague with a twisted obsession.A beautiful young computer technician starting off her career in Silicon Valley during the 1980s is stalked and harassed by a nerdy, dangerous, mentally-unstable colleague with a twisted obsession. Richard Thomas is as far off from his "John Boy" image as he get get. And the killing spree isn't too violent to the point where it would lose any momentum or meaning. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Missing Information? A young woman gets the job of her dreams. More Thrillers, TV Movies and Movies DVDs available @ DVD Empire. It is disturbing and you ask yourself, what would you tell your daughter or friend to do in that type of situation. Synopsis. John Marriott of Radio Times gave a positive review of Shields' and Thomas' performances but criticized the overall depth of characters in the film.[2]. Upon setting foot, she meets her colleagues, and they all make her feel right at home, but no one more than Richard Farley (Richard Thomas). Laura had every right to get restraining order, on him! Another curious thing is that Thomas' character was supposed to have worked at the company for 9 years before Laura came along. Brooke Shields is quite effective as Laura Black, the new computer engineer working at Farley's firm who fights back against his relentless harassment. A beautiful young computer technician starting off her career in Silicon Valley during the 1980s is stalked and harassed by a nerdy, dangerous, mentally-unstable colleague with a twisted obsession. Please Review Description. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2021. I didn't like her comment about Laura's smile! It definitely made me want to look into the case this is based on. . However, management instructs Richard to leave her alone at work, which he skirts by enrolling in the same non-work aerobics class as Laura. Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022. It has become my favorite, although I don't know why, unless it has to do with Brooke Shields. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. I was instantly drawn into the unforgettable plot. Various (Actor), Switzer, Michael (Director) Rated: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD. The actors who play Chris (her supervisor at KEI) and Lt. Grijalva (hostage negotiator) are also effective. Overall, the story references the fact that there is no simple solution to this kind of problem. It may be predictable, but the movie gets the job done and done effectively. Laura's character was played well, as was the landlord's. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=I_Can_Make_You_Love_Me&oldid=1142297053, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from July 2022, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention from January 2022, All Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Soundrack Albums There are no soundtrack albums in our database for this title. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. He immediately becomes obsessed with Laura, even though she tells him she is not interested. "Stalking Laura" is a made-for-TV film based on a true story. Laura was nice to him at first, but you can tell that his over the top friendliness and humor makes her uncomfortable. Information Studio Multicom Entertainment Group Genre Drama Released 1984 Run Time Having read about the true story of Farley & Black, I can say with some confidence that the movie is extremely close to the facts of the true story. Laura Black lands a big tech job in Silicone Valley only to be pursued by one of the company engineers played excellently by Richard Thomas as "Richard Farley." Brooke Shields is somewhat effective as his victim Laura Black; she is not a weak-kneed, helpless victim. Unable to add item to List. I found this little gem after a lot of searching on various sites. Richard demands a sandwich and a beverage from the authorities while he considers surrendering. Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Farley is eventually fired by KEI for his continual harassment & decrease in productivity. This company didn't protect Laura like they should have! Stalking Laura had a few sad moments, such as the poor guy who gets shot and hides in the bathroom, only to start bleeding to death and get shot to death when Rich discovers his hiding place. Why? I wouldn't recommend it to kids, but for adults it's highly entertaining. Good movie! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. New And Sealed !!! Enraged by the restraining order, Richard purchases numerous guns and over 2000 rounds of ammunition. : [walking towards the building carrying 2 shotguns, a rifle, 2 pistols & over 200 rounds of ammunition], [Farley fires his shotgun at Kane, then turns his gun on another car that has just driven up. 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