The actors had a the right kind of chemistry to suit the kind of twisted "relationship" that they had. Richard Thomas is typically excellent, as the psycho-creep Richard Farley, who tries to force the love of ambitious Laura Black, well played by Brooke Shields. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2019. The thing that bothered me about the film, besides how lightly everyone took the crazy guy's stalking, was the scenery. Twenty-five years ago this month, Brooke Shields and Richard Thomas were in Topeka filming a movie, "I Can Make You Love Me," also known as "Stalking Laura.". Excellent, accurate retelling of a frightening true story, A very good film about a very twisted person, A frightening true story, better made than most. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2021. It was creepiness at first sight. Check system requirements. She reports him to HR and the HR lady blames Laura for Richards behavior. : Even when he is walking around with a shot gun he is very believable. Seemingly unconcerned by the carnage he has caused, Richard asks Grijalva if he thinks Laura will remember all this. It escalates, and she gets a retraining order, which really sets him off. However, she did lend creditability to her part by possibly drawing on her own stalking experience. Laura finally manages to escape the building and is rushed to a hospital for surgery on her shoulder. She has to move to Northern California, but who cares? . 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. Also known as I Can Make You Love Me, Fatal Proposal and The Stalking of Laura Black, this stars a young Brooke Shields as Laura B. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Director: Michael Switzer | Stars: Richard Thomas, Brooke Shields, Viveka Davis, William Allen Young Votes: 1,506 Alternate title, "Stalking Laura." Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021. Laura went through hell and had to the surgeries because of him! The actors had a the right kind of chemistry to suit the kind of twisted "relationship" that they had. Add an image, Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. , Package Dimensions Comment if you liked th. One could even consider it a slasher film with Rich's body count and creepiness; the actor pulled off the role extremely well. 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 also becomes offended when he notices Laura and Glenda looking toward him laughing. 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 like Brooke S. acting in this movie! After Laura's been shot she goes out into the hallway and leans her back against a mural on the wall - the cameraman is reflected in the glass of the mural. Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021. In a not-so-surprising twist, the stalking and harassing escalates, and it ends in the worst way imaginable. She reports him to HR and the HR lady blames Laura for Richards behavior. Director Norma Bailey Writer Jennifer Salt Stars Mary-Margaret Humes Jennifer Finnigan Marnette Patterson See production, box office & company info Watch on Pluto TV Go to pluto.tv 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. : 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). After finding it on Amazon under the title 'Stalking Laura', I read about the true story surrounding the events of this movie. The first half of the movie chronicles the stalking and the second half the violent hold-up at the work place. Richard invites her to a local tractor pull, but she politely refuses. It will end with 7 KEI employees dead, SWATs called in to stop the assault, and Farley awaiting a death sentence at San Quentin. Some of the acting is not very good-but Thomas shines as he ALWAYS does. During a tour of her new workplace, Laura meets long-time KEI employee Richard Farley. But she still refuses to date him. Stalking Laura on DVD (029502818593) from Music Video Distributors. I first saw this little gem in 1994 when it came out on TV. Everything seems to be falling into place for Laura, so she doesn't think too much of an overly friendly coworker named Richard Farley. This irks him, and so he becomes creepier and creepier with each passing day. Hollis McCarthy as Phyllis, Laura's co-worker. Richard Thomas (Richard Farley)Brooke Shields (Laura Black)Viveka Davis (Mary Ann)William Allen Young (Chris)Richard Yniguez (Lt. Grijalva)Scott Bryce (Sam Waters)Linda Emond (Penny)T. Max Graham (Captain Olson)Kevin Brief (Lt. Mark Shagan)Tim Snay (SWAT Lt. Bannister)Dick Mueller (Tom Black)Donna Thomason (Glenda Moritz)Mark McCarthy (Wayne Williams)Merle Moores (Donna Black)Caroline Vinciguerra (Sarah Black)Dean Vivian (Gary Fromm)Carmen L. Rupe (Helen Lamparter)Hollis McCarthy (Phyllis). Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. For those who remember Thomas as 'John-Boy' on 'The Waltons', his performance will shatter that wholesome image. Tim Snay, John Durbin, Richard Yniguez, Timothy Graham, Dean Vivian, Carmen Rupe, Viveka Davis, Mark McCarthy, Merle Moores, Connie Ventress, Hollis Mc Carthy, Brooke Shields, David Snell, Ken Boehr, C. Andrew Garrison, Donna Thomason, Dick Mueller, Buck Baker, Caroline Vinciguerra, Richard Thomas, Annette John, Marj Dusay, Ben Stephenson, Scott Bryce, Jeff Hopkins, Linda Emond, Michael Switzer, William Allen Young, Barbara Houston, Kevin Brief, Is Discontinued By Manufacturer Missing Information? Having said that, anyone giving this movie an over critical review really needs to take a look within themselves. Richard Thomas was excellent in very convincing and Brooke was really good and so lovely and did a really great job as she was Always on edge even when she tried to do her job in the office. Laura Black (Brooke Shields) gets the career opportunity of a lifetime to work for a large computer engineering company in Silicon Valley. Another curious thing is that Thomas' character was supposed to have worked at the company for 9 years before Laura came along. The movie plays as though this guy's life started only when he met this woman. Indeed, for the first half of the production, all is familiar and safe, rather than gripping. They have had lots of practice on how to do things since, which is still a horror. Go directly to shout page. This page works best with JavaScript. Oh my there's nothing freakier seeing the man who played the adult Bill from the 1990's film IT taking on the role of a pervy computer engineer! 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. When Laura Black repeatedly complained about the abuse this loony tunes was throwing at her, their response was to say the least was light. It brings to light why California like other states finally had to recognize the inherent dangers of ignoring threats by sick people such as Farley. The harassment continues on an irregular basis. This was the first movie I watched with Richard Thomas in as a mature man. Would recommend watching this film, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2014. Good movie! In several places he did pull off nice earnest expressions. 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. Still the story was carrying itself on the shoulders of Richard Thomas. Farley is eventually fired by KEI for his continual harassment & decrease in productivity. I would recommend it. She was the victim. Her coldness and his arrogance emanated from them in a way that just fit. Stalking Laura DRAMA Now presented from the stunning 4K restoration, Laura Black begins her promising career in Silicon Valley during the '80s. At a KEI softball game, Laura once again denies that their relationship extends outside the workplace. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2016. I wouldn't recommend it to kids, but for adults it's highly entertaining. 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. Overcome with exhaustion and dehydration, Richard agrees to surrender to the police. : Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 10 or later. I like the plot and the perspective of the 2 main characters, although I would have handled it differently if I were the victim. In 9 years, did he do nothing that indicated how much of a psycho he was? Stalking Laura Viveka Davis (Actor), John Durbin (Actor), Michael Switzer (Director) Rated: Unrated Format: DVD 438 ratings IMDb 6.4/10.0 $3495 Prime Video $1.99 DVD $34.95 Additional DVD options Edition Discs Price New from Used from DVD March 11, 2011 1 $9.95 $8.44 $8.42 DVD $28.05 $28.05 DVD $28.08 $28.08 DVD November 16, 2006 Drama A college freshman is date-raped at her brother's frat party by a fraternity member. 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. Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021. 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! Suspenseful! Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022. Thus, the anti-stalking law that was subsequently put into effect. But it was fairly believable. Why this? She has to move to Northern California, but who cares? During the game, Laura's new friend and co-worker Glenda Moritz takes note of Richard's infatuation with her. Stalking Laura . Laura then files a second complaint at KEI upon her return, again with little effect. Laura Black, a young and ambitious intern from Virginia, accepts a job at Kensitron Electronics International (KEI) in Silicon Valley, California. New And Sealed !!! ****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. The whole film was like a homage to 90's corporate culture. Laura Black (Brooke Shields) gets the career opportunity of a lifetime to work for a large computer engineering company in Silicon Valley. No Rambo type violence, just a seemingly normal person who happens to be treating life like a video game. What about Laura's!?! Richard invites her to a local tractor pull, but she politely refuses. If this is incorrect, please contact us. Top notch performances make this movie a true horror story. Too bad it's not on video. Enraged by the restraining order, Richard purchases numerous guns and over 2000 rounds of ammunition. Farley is eventually fired by KEI for his continual harassment & decrease in productivity. Directors Michael Switzer Starring 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. 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. He just doesn't want to take "No" as an answer. A factual account of a young man who has gone berserk after failing to garner the attentions of a female co-worker. And the killing spree isn't too violent to the point where it would lose any momentum or meaning. Richard Thomas did an amazing job, with this part! When the class dismisses, Richard meets Laura in the parking lot and asks her out, but she politely refuses and informs him that their relationship is only professional. On the face of it, it looks like every other TV-movie ever made: matter of fact, routine, bogged down with the 'true story' hook. Brooke Shields is quite effective as Laura Black, the new computer engineer working at Farley's firm who fights back against his relentless harassment. It has become my favorite, although I don't know why, unless it has to do with Brooke Shields. the male actor did a good job playing the role of this stalker! Staring Viveka Davis, Graham, Timothy, Richard Yniguez and Linda Emond. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. He just doesn't want to take "No" as an answer. Brooke Shields is adequate as the stalked girl. Then, saw this show's broadcast and have never forgotten what his true talent is. Well, sometimes you scroll Amazon Prime for movies and come across this, and sometimes, well, it scrolls across you. Why? Both of their reactions to the other are very believable. STALKING LAURA, a true story about one man's increasing obsession with a work colleague which leads to eventual tragedy, is an astonishingly good film and quite possibly one of my favourite made-for-TV movies of all time. Laura Black is a beautiful, self-confident graduate heading to Silicon Valley (although the scenery in the background looks more Eastern United States than Western), to be a successful computer engineer. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Richard was fired for threatening to kill the lady and his work fell off! Richard then threatens to go after Laura's sisters if Laura does not learn to accept that she "is meant for him." Information Studio Multicom Entertainment Group Genre Drama Released 1984 Run Time Brooke Shields is somewhat effective as his victim Laura Black; she is not a weak-kneed, helpless victim. But it wasn't her fault. , Director Laura Black graduates with a degree in computer science and promptly lands a dream job in Silicon Valley. He just doesn't want to take "No" as an answer. One of my favourite movies of all time Brooke Shields and Richard Thomas are absolutely amazing in this. Brooke Shields looks gorgeous but her acting is rather too flat. Redeem Now Stalking Laura Tbilisi, Georgia All Popular tracks Tracks Albums Playlists Reposts Station Station Stalking Laura Recent Various (Actor), Switzer, Michael (Director) Rated: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD. He asks her out, she declines. in association with Leonard Hill . This irks him, and so he becomes creepier and creepier with each passing day. 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