artemisanoush crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/family/anne_scripps/1.html?sect=12 Click on this link to see the entire true story of Anne Scripps Douglas' murder. I watched this movie with the hope that the title meant that Anne herself would be the one committing murder against her abusive husband, I was wrong. The actors were amazing. Roxanne Hart showed how loving, kind, and soft spoken Anne might have been. Her performance left you emotionally drawn to Anne, wanting for her to be rid of the pain in her life. But you did not feel sorry for her, and you were never angry with her for staying in the relationship. The story is one that needs to be heard, in hopes that with the information you attain from it... the tragedy will not be repeated. Overall a movie that should be watched, but if your looking for a happy ending, you will not find one here.

realreel "My Mother's Murder" is a video documentary made by Charles Stuart, whose 74 year-old mother, Emily "Cissy" Stuart, was murdered in 1989. It remains the only homicide case unsolved by the Princeton, NJ police department. The film, shot in a "what-I-did-for-my-summer-vacation" style, is as honest and balanced a portrait of human anguish as ever made. Somehow, miraculously, Stuart is able to walk the tightrope between the subjective and the objective... revealing his own feelings and questions amid a series of events that he captures, flawlessly, through the crystal eye of his camera. The film is further proof (along with "Living Dolls," "A Long Night's Journey into Day," "Southern Comfort," "Small Town Ecstasy," "Blue Vinyl," "Lalee's Kin," etc.) that HBO is at the forefront of documentary production. I can't recommend it enough. As a diehard Errol Morris and Joe Berlinger fan, I was pleased to see that it's still possible for an "average" person with an important story to see it aired on national TV.

caylaj_88 This was one of the best movies I've ever seen even though it was really depressing especially because it was a true story. It's so sad how Anne just wanted the best for her daughter Victoria (Tori), so she was afraid to leave Scott! In the past she hasn't ever been hurt by anyone or anything so emotionally and physically so she doesn't know what to do. Holly Marie Combs is my favorite actress and does a very good job portraying Anne's protective daughter Alex. Everyone who hasn't seen this movie, it's definitely worth a look.

yenlo This movie recently aired on The Lifetime Channel. An attractive woman has a married life full of everything(or nearly everything) one would think a woman would want. She divorces her husband and father of her two daughters meets and marries Jerk First Class. One thing leads to another and Mr.Wonderful eventually murders her. I started watching this film and didn't expect to stay with it for more than a few minutes but kept watching it until the end. I came away with the same feeling as with The Stepfather films and 1984's First Born which starred Teri Garr. Where do women find these guys and why do they fall for them? Unlike The Stepfather trilogy and First Born this film was based on a true story which makes it all the more sadder. The acting is actually quite good. The story doesn't drag and keeps the viewer interested even though the outcome because of the title i.e. "Our Mothers Murder" is certain. Somehow however it becomes hard to have sympathy for the main character i.e. Ann Scripps Douglas because of her decision to get involved with this guy who begins using her for a punching bag not long after they wed. The film makes reference to the strong bond between the mother and her two adult daughters. Although one doesn't seem to learn anything from her mothers experience as she snags a boyfriend who pummels her a few times. The movie is worth watching whether you feel sympathy for the abused wife and her two daughters or not.