Murder Story (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Murder Story is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Markus Innocenti, running about 89 minutes. “His first novel could mean his last rites” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aspiring young novelist Tony Zonis (Alexis Denisof) wants to write the next great suspense thriller, so he decides to study the work of master crime writer, Willard Hope (Christopher Lee). Together, they pick through random newspaper stories, looking for the unusual event that will make a good thriller. What they find is murder. A government cover-up... an international scandal... and the bodies are just beginning to fall into place. Now Tony isn't just writing the next best-seller... he's writing his own obituary.
Who’s in it. Murder Story stars Christopher Lee as Willard Hope, Alexis Denisof as Tony Zonis, Bruce Boa as Corrigan and Stacia Burton as Marty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Murder Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder Story tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder Story (1989)?
- In US, Murder Story is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder Story worth watching?
- Murder Story holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder Story?
- Murder Story stars Christopher Lee, Alexis Denisof, Bruce Boa, Stacia Burton and Kieron Jecchinis.
- When was Murder Story released?
- Murder Story was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.