Added to Prime Video on Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 The River Murders is a suspense-packed thriller that entangles the lives of a detective haunted by his past and a serial killer with a peculiar motive. The story unfolds as Detective Jack Verdon, played by Ray Liotta, finds himself in the middle of a horrifying investigation where the victims are all women from his past. With each murder bearing a unique signature, Verdon must race against time to piece together the puzzle before the killer strikes again. As the investigation deepens, secrets from Verdon’s past emerge, threatening to unravel his life and career. The movie navigates through intense scenes of investigation, dark secrets, and the psychological battle between the detective and the perpetrator, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Length: 1h 32m
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
This Title is: Dark, Suspenseful
The River Murders is New on Prime Video in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Ray Liotta as Jack Verdon
- Ving Rhames as Agent Vuckovitch
- Christian Slater as Agent Vetter
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
Contains violence, sexual content, and language.
Trivia
- The movie was directed by Rich Cowan, who co-founded North by Northwest Productions, a production company based in Spokane, Washington, where much of The River Murders was filmed.
- Despite its compelling cast, the movie went under the radar and did not receive a wide theatrical release.
- The River Murders marks one of several collaborations between Ray Liotta and Ving Rhames.
Our Review
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The River Murders has garnered mixed reactions from audiences and critics alike. The movie’s strengths lie in the performances of its leading cast, particularly Ray Liotta, who delivers a compelling portrayal of a detective consumed by his work and past. Ving Rhames and Christian Slater also add depth to the narrative with their performances. However, the movie’s storyline has been critiqued for its predictability and lack of originality in the crime thriller genre. Some viewers appreciated the dark, suspenseful tone and the psychological depth of the characters, while others felt the plot was convoluted and failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion. Visuals in the movie are decent but not particularly standout, fitting the movie’s overall somber and tense atmosphere. In terms of entertainment, The River Murders offers a standard crime thriller experience that may appeal to fans of the genre but might not impress those looking for innovative storytelling or groundbreaking cinematography.
Critic Scores
The River Murders has received a Mix Review by the critics.
