Laura then files a second complaint at KEI upon her return, again with little effect. This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Brooke Shields is quite effective as Laura Black, the new computer engineer working at Farley's firm who fights back against his relentless harassment. 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. Probably one of the finest TV movies ever produced in the 1990s. None Skip to contentAccessibility Survey Menu Deals Support & Services Brands Featured Shop by Department Deals Top Deals Deal of the Day Totaltech Member Offers Gift Ideas Best Buy Outlet 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. 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. Its also a true story. 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. 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. But he won't give up there. 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. 76. It will end with 7 KEI employees dead, SWATs called in to stop the assault, and Farley awaiting a death sentence at San Quentin. The actors had a the right kind of chemistry to suit the kind of twisted "relationship" that they had. When Laura Black repeatedly complained about the abuse this loony tunes was throwing at her, their response was to say the least was light. What happens from there? Directed by Michael Switzer I saw the fear in Brooke Shields eyes, but her crying wasn't really good, sorry. It has become my favorite, although I don't know why, unless it has to do with Brooke Shields. So in order for this poor woman to do her job in peace shed have to a) stop smiling and b) wear a paper bag over her head, I guess. : For those who remember Thomas as 'John-Boy' on 'The Waltons', his performance will shatter that wholesome image. Just because she refused to go out with him, he sexually harassed Laura for 4 years and they were worried about his clearance! 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. She gets little help from the company as things escalate. She has to move to Northern California, but who cares? 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. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. During the game, Laura's new friend and co-worker Glenda Moritz takes note of Richard's infatuation with her. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. At work, Laura receives a major promotion that is delayed when she is unable to obtain security clearance. Richard later sneaks into Laura's office after hours and discovers her new address, as well as her family records. Laura Black (Brooke Shields) gets the career opportunity of a lifetime to work for a large computer engineering company in Silicon Valley. The culmination of Thomas' rampage ends with his entering his former workplace armed to the teeth. Both Laura Black and Richard Farley are played to perfection. Thomas was expected to carry the movie and he did. Then, saw this show's broadcast and have never forgotten what his true talent is. 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 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. It was creepiness at first sight. Richard later confronts Laura on her suspicions. Good movie! . Richard invites her to a local tractor pull, but she politely refuses. The first time I saw this I thought, he can't be that good an actor, he must be a maniac in real life. Please try again. But it was fairly believable. | Countries - United States | MPAA Rating - NR AllMovie Rating 2 User Ratings (0) Your Rating Overview User Reviews Cast & Crew Releases Related Share on facebook twitter But it was fairly believable. Scrobble, find and rediscover music with a Last.fm account. If someone tells you that someone is stalking them then please believe it! 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). She doesnt lead him on, wants nothing to do with him. : Drama A college freshman is date-raped at her brother's frat party by a fraternity member. Information Studio Multicom Entertainment Group Genre Drama Released 1984 Run Time Laura was nice to him at first, but you can tell that his over the top friendliness and humor makes her uncomfortable. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. Books, Movies & Music; Movies & TV; DVDs & Blu-ray; Share - Stalking Laura (DVD, 2007) Stalking Laura (DVD, 2007) 4.6 out of 5 stars 8 product ratings Expand: Ratings. While visiting her family for Christmas in Virginia, a gift arrives: the above-mentioned doctored photograph of the two of them together. Directors Michael Switzer Starring Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! This type of film could seem over-the-top, but thanks to a believable performance by Richard Thomas, and a surprisingly decent performance by Brooke Shields, the viewer is interested in the story, and not distracted by personalities. I like Brooke S. acting in this movie! $13.76 $ 13. Richard Thomas did an amazing job, with this part! But it was fairly believable. 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! Richard Thomas brilliantly plays the computer engineer Richard Farley (though he looks nothing like the real Richard Farley); cunning, fiendish and genuinely chilling. Soundrack Albums There are no soundtrack albums in our database for this title. The actors who play Chris (her supervisor at KEI) and Lt. Grijalva (hostage negotiator) are also effective. Copyright Notice - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. Shes one of the few first women to land such a prominent and sought-after Laura Black (Brooke Shields) gets the career opportunity of a lifetime to work for a large computer engineering company in Silicon Valley. This irks him, and so he becomes creepier and creepier with each passing day. It is disturbing and you ask yourself, what would you tell your daughter or friend to do in that type of situation. The music used, was perfect for this story! Stalking Laura DRAMA Now presented from the stunning 4K restoration, Laura Black begins her promising career in Silicon Valley during the '80s. I like Brooke S. acting in this movie! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Once again, the real talent here is Thomas. Probably one of the finest TV movies ever produced in the 1990s. Please try again. Richard Thomas best known as "John Boy" from The Walton's is psychotic stalking Brooke Shield's character "Laura Black" in this movie. Richard continues his rampage, at one point executing one of his surviving victims, unknowingly shoots Chris (who rescued a previous victim after running in while everyone else as running out) through a wall, but also permitting his former landlady Nancy to leave the building unharmed. She attracts the attention of a deranged coworker named Richard Farley, whose obsession with her soon becomes deadly. Stalking Laura on DVD (029502818593) from Music Video Distributors. It was creepiness at first sight. 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. One of the Most Gripping "True Crime" TV Movies, Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2009, Richard Thomas is typically excellent, as the psycho-creep Richard Farley, who, Unforgettable performances, and an enthralling movie, Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2010. 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. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from Stalking Laura. And the police actions seems so tentative, which is probably how it was done then. For those who remember Thomas as 'John-Boy' on 'The Waltons', his performance will shatter that wholesome image. Because Laura is super-pretty, and she smiles way too much. He does a very effective job, playing a techno geek who becomes obsessed with a coworker. He asks her outshe turns him downhe starts harassing her. That's life. He just doesn't want to take "No" as an answer. And what started his scary rampage? It may be predictable, but the movie gets the job done and done effectively. The film is based on the real-life story of American mass murderer Richard Farley, a former employee of ESL Incorporated whose romantic obsession and subsequent stalking of co-worker Laura Black culminated in the mass murder of several co-workers at ESL's headquarters in California, resulting in the first anti-stalking laws to be enacted in the United States. It absolutely comes across that way, but the movie makes no mention of an age difference between these two characters. 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