Murder by Night (1989)

MovieHorror, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie1h 31m
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Plot

A man inadvertently gets caught near a car explosion, and after he recovers from his injuries realizes that he has amnesia. Soon evidence begins to mount that he could be "The Claw Hammer Killer, " a serial murderer who targets for death the former patrons of a particular restaurant called Puzzles.

Castfull cast & details

Robert UrichRobert UrichAllan StrongKay LenzKay LenzKaren HicksJim MetzlerJim MetzlerKevin CarlisleRichard MonetteRichard MonetteStuart KesslerMichael IronsideMichael IronsideDet. Carl MadsenGeoffrey BowesGeoffrey BowesYoung Doctor
Barbara Radecki
Barbara RadeckiHostessChristine MitgesChristine MitgesJean Montgomery

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