I bought this video for £2 second hand because the cover looked like a horror film. What I got was a thriller but very well put together and well acted. What's more, I found it in many ways to be as scary as any horror film because unlike Zombies and monsters etc, this could happen and it is based on true events. Watch this to see perhaps the worst husband you could ever meet. I especially liked the "gut you like a fish" speech. The most chilling part is the ending but I wont give that away. I am yet to find the sequel but I would love to see it.
11 Reviews
Deadly Intentions
Jonisteed13 August 2006
I saw this movie 20 years ago and I am trying to find it so that I can buy it. I wanted to rate it a 10 but beings that it has been so long ago I really can't remember how well it was put together. I know that the actors did really well in it. Michael Biehn's portrayal of a psychopath was outstanding to say the least. I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes real life crime stories. Plus I do remember that it kept you on the edge of your seat. I can't believe this guy went all the way through medical school and then did what he did. I won't ruin it for those who haven't seen the movie but take my advice it is one you would want to see.
If Only It was Made For the Big Screen
yawael16 November 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Deadly Intentions is a crime thriller movie made for the Television back in 1985 which was based which was based on a true story that was publish as a book by William Randolph Stevens , and it tells the story of a young girl who married her prince charming only to discover later that he is totally a psychopath .
The film is two parts:
The first part shows you the story of the couple before their marriage and till the escape of the wife with her baby.
As for the second part it give as the events after three years of the first one from the day Charles trying to kill his previous wife till the end of the trial. and to be honest the first part was much powerful than the second one, don't get me wrong the second part was good but not as the same level of the first i felt like it was rushed a little bet and the court room scenes were also not that perfect except from a the confrontation by both Charles and his ex-wife .
Michael Biehn who is an action movie star most probably well known for (Terminator 1984 , Tombstone 1993 and Aliens 1986) gave us without doubt best performance for his whole life he really portrayed this psycho character more than anyone can do he showed us two sides of his character the evil and the complicated guy which was crated by his unreal mom who adopted him as a child and the face expressions and the body language that he made were so realistic, powerful and brilliant that surpassed his previous powerful role in the Fan 1981 with Lauren Bacall.
Madolyn Smith Osborne who plays the vulnerable wife was so perfect for the role her motherhood emotions were at the top along side her reaction to her psycho husband that turned her life to nightmare.
this was for sure one of the most underrated films I've ever seen and I wish that this was made for the big screen because it would have got a bigger budget and a better screen play and probably both Biehn and Osborne would get Oscar Nominations for their amazing roles
Final rate:
8 out of 10
The film is two parts:
The first part shows you the story of the couple before their marriage and till the escape of the wife with her baby.
As for the second part it give as the events after three years of the first one from the day Charles trying to kill his previous wife till the end of the trial. and to be honest the first part was much powerful than the second one, don't get me wrong the second part was good but not as the same level of the first i felt like it was rushed a little bet and the court room scenes were also not that perfect except from a the confrontation by both Charles and his ex-wife .
Michael Biehn who is an action movie star most probably well known for (Terminator 1984 , Tombstone 1993 and Aliens 1986) gave us without doubt best performance for his whole life he really portrayed this psycho character more than anyone can do he showed us two sides of his character the evil and the complicated guy which was crated by his unreal mom who adopted him as a child and the face expressions and the body language that he made were so realistic, powerful and brilliant that surpassed his previous powerful role in the Fan 1981 with Lauren Bacall.
Madolyn Smith Osborne who plays the vulnerable wife was so perfect for the role her motherhood emotions were at the top along side her reaction to her psycho husband that turned her life to nightmare.
this was for sure one of the most underrated films I've ever seen and I wish that this was made for the big screen because it would have got a bigger budget and a better screen play and probably both Biehn and Osborne would get Oscar Nominations for their amazing roles
Final rate:
8 out of 10
Another Psycho husband film..but a good one nonetheless!
yenlo3 June 2002
There have been a number of films that deal with the `babe in the woods' woman who marries Mr psycho himself. Some like the Stepfather films are fictious and some like this one and Our Mothers Murder are true. In this one an educated man i.e. MD is the psycho husband. Once again the question comes up what exactly is it that makes these guys attractive to these women? This is a made for TV feature and is well done and well cast for the thriller/suspense factor. One interesting side note I noticed is that Cloris Leachman was cast as Charles Raynors mother. She also appeared as yet another wacko mother in a film about the late comedian Ernie Kovacks entitled Between the laughter.
Must see.
sfarrar12 November 2004
I viewed this movie almost 8 years ago and it is still fresh in my mind. Biehn was captivating in the role of Dr. C. Raymor. The unsettling look in his eyes, the facial expressions, and the body language, carried this movie to a level of believability that is very rare to find. Of course Leachman was spectacular as the manipulative and overbearing mother. (Her mothering skills are right up there with Nurse Rachetts'.) What started out as a sweet and quirky romance, between two young lovers (Biehn and Smith-Osborne) quickly deteriorated. There are a couple of instances of animal cruelty, however the parts are left to the viewers' imagination and not shown. I would definitely recommend this as a must see if you like dark suspense.
young newlywed learns that her husband is not as charming as she thought.
herbjunior30 October 2015
I remember watching this movie on television while I was in University. I was providing some overnight home care for an elderly relative who went to bed early. After he was asleep, I placed a chair in the middle of the living room to watch TV and this movie came in. For the next two evenings, I sat perfectly still in the chair, not a muscle moved, white-knuckled, as I watched this story unfold. It was terrifying in its realism yet I could not pull myself away, desperately wanted this poor young wife to free herself from the grasp of her sickly possessive husband. I never forgot this movie and still bring it up once in a while in conversations about movies that had the biggest impact on my life.
If I watched it now, it may not have the same effect, but 30 years ago, it certainly left its mark!
If I watched it now, it may not have the same effect, but 30 years ago, it certainly left its mark!
Awesomely entertaining bio pic film
majeeda197729 March 2011
Warning: Spoilers
Deadly intentions is as good as fatal vision, and the original 1987 version of the stepfather. also for the record the stepfather was loosely based on a true story and is not completely fiction as previously stated. deadly intentions is one of the best made for TV movies, the film based on a book written by Randolph williams Stevens its about a young hopeful woman who falls in love and marries a young handsome physician, doctor Charles Raynor. the young doctor seems like a well rounded kind hearted doctor perfect husband material right wrong! And of course the sweet unsuspecting wife Kathryn Raynor had know clue who she was married to, she ultimately had to flee for her life and the life her child after a series of frightening events. this film is very well acted by Micheal Biehn and the beautiful Madolyn Smith Osborne, and Cloris Leachman. I watched this film many years ago on cable I loved it, though sadly this film has no legitimate DVD copies available in the U.S. at least none that I've found, this TV movie deserves a DVD release because its very entertaining and I will be the first to buy it if it ever becomes available on DVD.
Great TV-movie thriller
mobile70718 May 2011
I know, I know: *Another* sweet-innocent girlfriend/wife/ex-girlfriend/ex-wife/whatever is terrorized by her crazy-psychotic boyfriend/husband/ex-boyfriend/ex-husband/whatever. Yes, the concept is one we've been told about thousands of times (at least, it seems that way) before.
But I promise, out of the whole bunch, THIS ONE really is worth watching if you're into that sort of thing. I saw it when it came on TV in 1985. Had nightmares about it for months. I confess, I had forgotten who was in the cast until looking it up here on IMDb, but it's no surprise that Michael Biehn has gone on to have such a successful TV career. And who woud have thought Cloris Leachman -- one of the great comediennes -- would have a performance like this in her? Simply chilling from start to finish.
As they used to say on "Dragnet", the names were changed to protect the innocent. But this is "based on a true story" that occurred in the 1970s. The book (same title as the movie), published in 1982 by the Tucson AZ prosecutor named William Randolph Stevens, is available on amazon.
This movie should not be confused with the campier, more fictionalized sequel from 1991, starring Harry Hamlin and Joanna Kerns, and titled "Deadly Intentions... Again?" DIA is not without its own appeal, but the original is the true classic worth seeking out.
But I promise, out of the whole bunch, THIS ONE really is worth watching if you're into that sort of thing. I saw it when it came on TV in 1985. Had nightmares about it for months. I confess, I had forgotten who was in the cast until looking it up here on IMDb, but it's no surprise that Michael Biehn has gone on to have such a successful TV career. And who woud have thought Cloris Leachman -- one of the great comediennes -- would have a performance like this in her? Simply chilling from start to finish.
As they used to say on "Dragnet", the names were changed to protect the innocent. But this is "based on a true story" that occurred in the 1970s. The book (same title as the movie), published in 1982 by the Tucson AZ prosecutor named William Randolph Stevens, is available on amazon.
This movie should not be confused with the campier, more fictionalized sequel from 1991, starring Harry Hamlin and Joanna Kerns, and titled "Deadly Intentions... Again?" DIA is not without its own appeal, but the original is the true classic worth seeking out.
One of the creepiest movies I have ever seen
alliesmom9725 June 2004
A REALLY disturbing movie! Madolyn Smith plays Katherine Raynor, a young, naive woman who falls for and marries Dr. Charles Raynor, awesomely portrayed by Michael Biehn. Before long (but unfortunately AFTER she has his child), she realizes that he is NOT what he seemed.
Madolyn Smith did a fine job as Katherine, but the best performances were by Michael Biehn and Cloris Leachman. Michael Biehn was incredible as the "good" doctor, he really made you believe he was totally unhinged! And as for Cloris Leachman, well if Raynor's mother was anything like she portrayed her, you can almost see why he was such a wakco.
There was a sequel, "Deadly Intentions...Again", but unless you are really dying to know what happened "after", skip it. It does tell you that, but it doesn't hold a candle to this one.
Madolyn Smith did a fine job as Katherine, but the best performances were by Michael Biehn and Cloris Leachman. Michael Biehn was incredible as the "good" doctor, he really made you believe he was totally unhinged! And as for Cloris Leachman, well if Raynor's mother was anything like she portrayed her, you can almost see why he was such a wakco.
There was a sequel, "Deadly Intentions...Again", but unless you are really dying to know what happened "after", skip it. It does tell you that, but it doesn't hold a candle to this one.
Doctor In The House...
RoughJustice2k1817 February 2022
Deadly Intentions, based on the book by William Randolph Stevens, tells the story of Katherine, a young woman who lives with her parents, loves children, and dreams of one day being a fully-fledged teacher.
Charles Raynor is young medical student with a promising future as a doctor; he falls in love with Katherine one evening on his birthday at the family home and the two eventually get married, much to the disapproval of his mother, Charlotte.
Pretty soon into the marriage, Katherine begins to notice changes in Charles' behavior and demeanor, particularly toward her after learning she is pregnant with his child. When she informs him of this, he expresses disappointment, as if he isn't ready to be a father.
Charles enjoys being mean to Katherine, regularly pushing her buttons, in order to get a reaction. She is frustrated with some of his childish antics, but Charles just laughs at her.
He is a narcissist, sadist, psychopath, master manipulator, and a little on the nutty side. He is also a something of a "mama's boy" since his mother always seems to play a major part in his life.
When Katherine does eventually leave Charles for good, he hatches various plans to find her and kill her for it, hence the title, "Deadly Intentions". She has to stay a step ahead of him to prevent a possible bad outcome for both her and her son.
I have only ever seen this ONCE on TV. Michael Biehn is brilliant as Dr. Charles Raynor, Madolyn Smith Osborne is also great as his tormented wife Katherine, and Cloris Leachman as Charles' influential/busybody mother. The story makes a point that some people aren't who they appear to be; you can't always rely on first impressions.
This 2-part teleplay (which goes for almost 3 hours) is worth a look if you haven't seen it.
Charles Raynor is young medical student with a promising future as a doctor; he falls in love with Katherine one evening on his birthday at the family home and the two eventually get married, much to the disapproval of his mother, Charlotte.
Pretty soon into the marriage, Katherine begins to notice changes in Charles' behavior and demeanor, particularly toward her after learning she is pregnant with his child. When she informs him of this, he expresses disappointment, as if he isn't ready to be a father.
Charles enjoys being mean to Katherine, regularly pushing her buttons, in order to get a reaction. She is frustrated with some of his childish antics, but Charles just laughs at her.
He is a narcissist, sadist, psychopath, master manipulator, and a little on the nutty side. He is also a something of a "mama's boy" since his mother always seems to play a major part in his life.
When Katherine does eventually leave Charles for good, he hatches various plans to find her and kill her for it, hence the title, "Deadly Intentions". She has to stay a step ahead of him to prevent a possible bad outcome for both her and her son.
I have only ever seen this ONCE on TV. Michael Biehn is brilliant as Dr. Charles Raynor, Madolyn Smith Osborne is also great as his tormented wife Katherine, and Cloris Leachman as Charles' influential/busybody mother. The story makes a point that some people aren't who they appear to be; you can't always rely on first impressions.
This 2-part teleplay (which goes for almost 3 hours) is worth a look if you haven't seen it.
Good movie
pfitzerpatricia-9676420 May 2021
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