Messages (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2007, Messages is a thriller and horror film directed by David Fairman, running about 102 minutes. “Victims are crying out from the grave. But the only one who hears them may be their killer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In England, the American pathologist Dr. Richard Murray still grieves the death of his wife Carol eight months ago in a car crash. He is drinking too much whiskey due to his guilty complex since he had a love affair with a woman when Carol left home, and he has frequent blackouts, forgetting what he has done in the previous drinking night. Meanwhile a serial-killer is attacking women in the location, and the experienced American cop DCI Collins and the psychologist Frances Beale are invited to help the local police in the investigations. When Dr. Murray receives messages from beyond, he meets his friend Father Randall seeking spiritual support and explanation.
Who’s in it. Messages stars Jeff Fahey as Dr Richard Murray, Kim Thomson as Frances Beale, Jon-Paul Gates as Ojciec Randall and Martin Kove as DCI Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Messages has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Messages page.
If you liked it. Fans of Messages tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Messages (2007)?
- In US, Messages is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Messages worth watching?
- Messages holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Messages?
- Messages stars Jeff Fahey, Kim Thomson, Jon-Paul Gates, Martin Kove and Bruce Payne.
- When was Messages released?
- Messages was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.