Dying Room Only (1973)
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44% want to see it
(9 ratings)
Married couple Jean (Cloris Leachman) and Jim Mitchell (Ross Martin) stop at a rundown roadside eatery. When time comes to leave, Jean is ready, but Jim isn't. In fact, Jim is nowhere to be found. Jean's anguished efforts to locate her husband are mysteriously blocked by the hulking… More Married couple Jean (Cloris Leachman) and Jim Mitchell (Ross Martin) stop at a rundown roadside eatery. When time comes to leave, Jean is ready, but Jim isn't. In fact, Jim is nowhere to be found. Jean's anguished efforts to locate her husband are mysteriously blocked by the hulking restaurant proprietor (Ned Beatty). This variation on the old radio play "Cabin 13" was written by Richard Matheson. The made-for-TV Dying Room Only debuted September 18, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Philip Leacock
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
Unrated,
Critic Reviews
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Sean Axmaker, Seanax.com
... a terrifying place to be alone when the sun goes down and the only people around are suspects in your husband's disappearance.
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
In many ways, [Matheson] was able to expand on the rather abrupt story and into a more complete tale of suspense.
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Cast
- Ned Beatty
- Dana Elcar
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Ron Feinberg
as Lous
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Louise Latham
as Vi
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Cloris Leachman
as Jean Mitchell
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Ross Martin
as Jim
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Dabney Coleman
as Bob Mitchell
