Name: Accidental Meeting
Genre: Thriller
Released: 1994-03-17
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 4.8
Cast: Linda Gray, Linda Purl, Leigh McCloskey

Distaff remake of Hitchcock's classic STRANGERS ON A TRAIN

Patricia Highsmith's celebrated crime novel STRANGERS ON A TRAIN has been remade several times since Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 masterpiece (e.g., Once You Kiss a Stranger and Throw Momma From the Train). How is it possible therefore that the originator of this "criss cross" premise goes uncredited in this tepid TV version starring Linda Gray and Linda Purl?  It's more than merely a conspicuous oversight. Instead it's the most blatant instance of plagiarism I've ever encountered.

 Mark H. Wolff - author of Hitchcock Poster Art

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.

One of two role-reversed remakes of Strangers on a Train (1951) made in the space of three years, the other being Once You Meet a Stranger (1996).

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