Murder Weapon (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1989, Murder Weapon is a thriller and horror film directed by David DeCoteau, running about 81 minutes. “They lust for revenge... They do it at night... And they're more than lethal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two daughters of mobsters get out of the sanitarium after having killed a boyfriend in the shower, supposedly cured and on the right track. They hold a party and invite all their old boyfriends, making all of them think there is still hope for a relationship. Then the boyfriends start disappearing one by one.
Who’s in it. Murder Weapon stars Linnea Quigley as Dawn, Lyle Waggoner as Dr. Randolph, Karen Russell as Amy and Stephen Steward as Kevin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Murder Weapon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder Weapon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder Weapon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder Weapon (1989)?
- In GB, Murder Weapon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder Weapon worth watching?
- Murder Weapon holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Murder Weapon?
- Murder Weapon stars Linnea Quigley, Lyle Waggoner, Karen Russell, Stephen Steward and Mike Jacobs Jr..
- When was Murder Weapon released?
- Murder Weapon was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.