A Slight Case of Murder

A Slight Case of Murder (1999)

  • 62% of users liked it
    (124 ratings)

Based on a novel by Donald E. Westlake, this seriocomic tale of murder and manipulation stars William H. Macy as nerdish but powerful movie critic Terry Thorpe. During an argument with his lover, Terry accidentally kills the woman, forcing him to go great lengths to cover up his crime.… More

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Unrated, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By
Steven Schachter
Genres
Drama, Television, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 19, 1999 Wide
On DVD
Sep 26, 2006
Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com

    Macy, Arkin, Huffman, and Cromwell are clearly having a good time with this amiable little farce noir. Fortunately they're able to transfer much of that fun over to the viewer.

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    If you're a William H. Macy fan, you'll love the film; if you're not, you still might find it amusing.

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    ...a comedy-thriller that is really pretty nifty, with a topflight cast by television standards.

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  • Cynthia S


    This is Macey at his best in a comedic role. The scripting and dialogue are likewise tops. The play within a play format adds to the fun as Macey addresses the audience while his life falls apart. If you like murder, mayhem, sleazy characters, and smart cops, all wrapped up in a funny… More

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