OK there is a story which is sad. I would say... set aside a police force (even two) any person would solve this case without any of those shenanigans. It could have been a good short movie but horreundous acting is the last straw.
23 Reviews
Better than I thought...
wildblueyonder5 July 2020
This film is about the 1975 family murder in Teaneck NJ of a mother and her 3 children, dramatized.
Poorly dramatized. The acting is summarily sub par and the filming amateurish, and I was ready to totally pan the movie but it did save itself with a decent ending.
Thankfully, this was not another 'evil white man' piece, and while there are some racial elements to the movie I didn't feel it became the focus of the movie. I don't think I'd recommend it, but it wasn't a complete waste of time.
Poorly dramatized. The acting is summarily sub par and the filming amateurish, and I was ready to totally pan the movie but it did save itself with a decent ending.
Thankfully, this was not another 'evil white man' piece, and while there are some racial elements to the movie I didn't feel it became the focus of the movie. I don't think I'd recommend it, but it wasn't a complete waste of time.
Wow
chrismadry25 July 2020
I wasted my time
cherronw23 June 2020
If I could give it 0, I would.
jamaphi27 June 2020
Turned it off after 29 minutes. I don't think I've seen worse 'acting' and dialogue in a film. Ever. Truly, truly awful.
The complete lack of genuine emotion from anyone after discovering the murders of three children was the finishing point for us.
The complete lack of genuine emotion from anyone after discovering the murders of three children was the finishing point for us.
Terrible
ryanmcnamee-5739326 July 2020
Very bad acting
RuckenZucker8 August 2020
Because it's TRUE.
jerlenarsaxton20 March 2020
Honestly, I was a little skeptical at first but as I continued to watch it, I was very interested because the intensity of wanting to know the unknown. Therefore,
afterwards, it made me want to look up the actual event. It was truly a thriller as well as a shocker, I agree. I love the emotion, rage and honesty of Norma when it came to her sister.
Terrible Film
pcdoran27 July 2020
Intriguing Psychological Thriller
ricama5 April 2020
I enjoyed this film. It had an intriguing story line that had me guessing until the very end. Just when you thought you had the story figured out, the plot thickens. Recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys thrillers. Great movie to watch during the quarantine.
An engaging thriller.
PaulLHickman9 May 2022
This thriller kept me guessing to the very end. The story was poignant and filled with engaging and plausible twists. I would recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys thrillers, and particularly those based on historical events.
All Amazon Low Budget Minority Based Movies Are An Injustice To Accredited Minority Actor's , Producers, Director's And Writers!
zac-6827426 July 2020
Every minority/African American movie I've seen on Amazon has been a low budget disaster with amateurish actors with bad timing. Being African American I am appalled that a multi Billion dollar company would approve such rubbish. The budget for this 90min. flop at 3 locations was $500k, Prove It!!
Didn't last 30 minutes
rivalrocks27 July 2020
Don't waist your time!
suthernstinebelle27 February 2021
If this was a spoof, they nailed it.
toripater11 December 2020
So slow, so bad,, so poorly written, directed and acted, but actually I laughed often. It was excruciating to watch the awkwardness and the cops are so cliche it's unintended comedy.
The big payoff the other high reviews are referring to, (presumably the families of the actors/writers or the cast themselves) is in the last 15 minutes.
My advice
Watch up to the crime scene and about one cop interrogation, then skip to the epiphany scene and play out. It'll still seem like an eternity, but you'll thank me.
The big payoff the other high reviews are referring to, (presumably the families of the actors/writers or the cast themselves) is in the last 15 minutes.
My advice
Watch up to the crime scene and about one cop interrogation, then skip to the epiphany scene and play out. It'll still seem like an eternity, but you'll thank me.
Atrocious Acting
corne-j-386-96651131 December 2020
Awful movie.
sudipmaitra29 January 2021
I saw the rating and jumped into it. In the first 15 minutes I realised what pathetic movie it was with pathetically immature acting and poor sets. How it got such a high rating is a mystery. Watch a cartoon in its place to get the bad taste out of your mouth and head.
Reality
nervousdebbie3 May 2022
Authentic depiction of a true crime
valerietg16 November 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed American Wisper. I was totally engrossed in the events leading up to this family's tragic murder. Sadly, I also felt shame and hurt for black society when watching the all too real depiction of how my fellow human beings are treated. Kudos to Christian Barber who plays the victims husband & father for a tight passionate performance and the rest of the actors who did a great job. And the producer, Howard Nash who always manages to hit the mark of excellence in all of his productions.
A great true crime caper.
dave-15681 May 2022
Omg!
lanishagholston_actress19 March 2020
Based on True Events
Annie212125 August 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I appreciate the awareness that this film brings to the topics of murder suicide, spousal revenge, and familicide/filicide. It's no joke. These are all forms of domestic violence abuse that needs more attention. Although the majority of the perpetrators are usually men, this movie sheds a unique light on when it's a woman. Every time I read about this in the news online, it breaks my heart. The Greek mythology involving Medea also comes to mind. Truly tragic.
I enjoyed watching how this film helps bring awareness to this important subject matter. I believe increased knowledge and awareness on the topic is essential to help prevent further tragedies of murder-suicides in the family. Anyone who has anything negative to say about this film is really tone deaf and need to focus on the bigger picture.
I enjoyed watching how this film helps bring awareness to this important subject matter. I believe increased knowledge and awareness on the topic is essential to help prevent further tragedies of murder-suicides in the family. Anyone who has anything negative to say about this film is really tone deaf and need to focus on the bigger picture.
Excellent Suspenseful movie
bsully-4660720 August 2020
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