Name: A Stranger Waits
Genre: Thriller
Released: 1987-03-29
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Suzanne Pleshette, Tom Atkins, Paul Benjamin

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A Stranger Waits tells the story of a wealthy widow who finds a mysterious man come into her life. Is this a future love interest? Or does the man have darker intentions?

Starring industry veteran Tom Atkins as the obligatory police officer who has his suspicions this made for television "Thriller" is a harmless way of killing 90 minutes but don't expect any surprises.

It plods along at it's own pace, has a predictible twist and never reaches a quality of higher than below average at best.

Passable for folks who enjoy the likes of Lifetime movies.

The Good:

Cast do a decent enough job

The Bad:

Devoid of originality

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

Dragons lairs were very disappointing in the 80's

The thriller genre features suspense, tension, and excitement. These stories are known for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats and delivering intense emotional experiences by revolving around high-stakes situations, dangerous conflicts, and the constant anticipation of unexpected events.

A wealthy widow lives moments of tension when she decides to spend a few days in a beach house of a mysterious young man.

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