Killer in the Mirror (1986)

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Overview:
"Killer in The Mirror" is a fascinating thriller film, first aired in 1986 and directed by legendary filmmaker, Lou Antonio. The primary characters of the movie are portrayed by Ann Jillian, who plays the function of Marjorie, and Len Cariou, who essays the character of Hal. Set in a suspenseful backdrop, "Killer in The Mirror" unfolds a gripping tale of mystery, mayhem, and survival.

Plot Summary:
The story focuses on Marjorie, played by Jillian, who is an accomplished, beautiful, and articulate female. However, she can not leave her past, more clearly, her previous abusive spouse Hal, who is an aggressive, violent, and possessive alcoholic. Marjorie moves and alters her identity to evade him following their divorce; she assumes a brand-new life as a system director at a television station and becomes romantically included with the head of the station.

Whatever appears to be boding well for Marjorie until one day; an unexpected series of murder events disrupts her peace. Frighteningly, these murders bear a remarkable similarity to a television movie that Marjorie is producing. Each murder victim is found with their faces smashed into a mirror.

Unraveling the Mystery:
Meanwhile, Hal finds Marjorie's location and resumes his menacing pursuit of her. Apparently, he is the prime suspect behind the murders, however the storyline takes a turn when Hal turns into one of the victims, found dead likewise to the other homicide victims, with his face compressed against a mirror.

This twist turns the murder mystery on its head, pointing out that the killer is another person. With her ex-husband Hal dead, Marjorie becomes the prime suspect. The thriller deepens, with Marjorie's life turned upside down as she attempts to unveil this mystical killer who seems to be mirroring her television movie script.

Climax:
The climax of the movie unravels the identity of the killer. It takes place that Marjorie's partner is behind the murders, successfully manipulating them to establish the perfect scene for his next hit script. He cleverly used Marjorie's movie script and staged the murders similar to the scenes insinuated in it.

Conclusion:
"The Killer in The Mirror", despite being a thriller category film, clarifies severe concerns such as domestic abuse and the taxing battle of victims attempting to reconstruct their lives post-trauma. The film weds the intensity of a mystery thriller with the mental aspects of worry, deceptiveness, and betrayal, making it an engaging watch. It insinuates that often, the real monsters are the ones that wear a familiar face and efficiently highlights this style with a gritty climax. While it's filled with tension and suspense, the film likewise channels a strong message about the dangerous repercussions of obsession and adjustment.

In all, "Killer in The Mirror" is a cinematic mixture of suspense, fear, intrigue, and excitement, making it a timeless in the thriller genre. The stellar efficiencies by the cast, especially Jillian and Cariou, the sound plot, and the director's capability to keep suspense and intrigue throughout, makes this film an absolute edge-of-the-seat experience.

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  • Ann Jillian (small)
    Ann Jillian
  • Len Cariou (small)
    Len Cariou
  • Max Gail (small)
    Max Gail
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    Allen Garfield
  • Chris Noth (small)
    Chris Noth
  • Jessica Walter (small)
    Jessica Walter
  • Philip Sterling (small)
    Philip Sterling
  • Andra Akers (small)
    Andra Akers
  • Parley Baer (small)
    Parley Baer
  • Eileen Barnett (small)
    Eileen Barnett
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    Barney Martin