Customer Reviews

Murder in Texas [VHS]

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THERE ARE *TWO* I SAID 2, VHS TAPES CONSTITUTING THIS 1981 MADE-FOR-TV MOVIE about Houston's Hill murders. The listing here says "Number of tapes: 1" - that is wrong. Make sure you get both tapes. This viewer finished reading Thomas Thompson's "Blood and Money" and was all settled in my armchair having a cozy time watching a Movie that was better than the book when ...
IT STOPPED
and the criminal investigation hadn't even started!
There are TWO tapes, and my seller sold one. I had to wait a whole `nother week.
Young Sam Elliott, alone, as the creepy Dr. Hill, is well worth the price of the set.
But wait!
There's More!
Farrah Fawcett, Katherine Ross, Andy Griffith, and Craig T. Nelson also populate this well-written screenplay with people prettier than the photos I've seen of the actual participants. There are some stunning cuts and juxtapositions - as when we watch the lid of Joan's exhumed casket being opened and then see Kurth/Ross in a similarly shaped bubble bathtub. The movie is kind to Kurth (the object of John Hill's adulterous affection) as it is based on *her* book (not Thompson's tedious tome.)

This gem needs to be released on DVD - to prevent another catastrophe as befell this reviewer, and to include news footage and updates.
/TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer

What a powerful cast of actors for this movie! I'm a great Farrah fan, but the fact that this movie is based on a true murder makes it all the more sensational. It is a long movie, but well worth watching all in one sitting-I did not get bored-in fact, I kept thinking about the real people involved in this case.

My sister lived in Houston at the time I read the book. We became obsessed with it. Rode by Joan Hills house and Ash Robinson's in River Oaks. Went to the Avalon Drugstore where Joan shopped. I am a horse trainer and the fact that she was involved with horses made it more real to me! We are planning to go to Houston soon and visit her grave and bring flowers. May Joan Hill rest in Peace and where is John Hill anyhow?

I like any thing with Sam Elliott in it. Some of the looks he gives sends chills up my spine. Andy Griffith was good in it to.

It's haunting AND it all happened. It makes you wonder how many other deaths are really murder. I want to buy it, so I can watch it when I'm in the mood to be afraid all over gain.

Since this was VHS and somewhat old and made for TV, I wasn't expecting very great quality; however, I was quite surprised it was that good. Thanks for the quick shipping also. Will definitely order more!

At some point Murder in Texas will be released to DVD. Till then, let's see if we have the patience to wait this one out. I even suspect that a Widescreen format will be a suprise bonus to everyone.

This is an all time classic movie. I have seen it several times on TV and would like to own it on video -- If you get the opportunity to see this movie -- Don't pass it up!

I was checking every few months for this to be available on DVD. I have been checking monthly since the talented Farrah Fawcett passed away for it to come out on DVD. I don't understand it...this was a huge true crime story and actually the first acting job Farrah had (I believe but not 100% sure) after Charlie's Angels that actually showed she could ACT...Sam Elliott and Katherine Ross are divine as always...The story is compelling and shocking even in this day and age...just can't imagine what is preventing its release on DVD.

I had the VHS tape years ago and got rid of it when I switched all my movies over to DVD. I assumed I would be able to get the movie on DVD, but after all these years it hasn't been done. I am a native Houstonian and would love to get this movie on DVD. I have no desire for VHS tapes anymore. This movie is about as suspensful as they get.