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Tag: USA Network

Bitter Vengeance (1994): The Steal Trap

Dave takes a look at another solid USA Network original.… Read More Bitter Vengeance (1994): The Steal Trap

April 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Child of Darkness, Child of Light (1991): Breaking the Habit

Dave flicks through the TV guide and stumbles across a hokey horror romp from the USA Network.… Read More Child of Darkness, Child of Light (1991): Breaking the Habit

February 5, 2025February 4, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

A Case For Murder (1993): Small Screen Swansong

Dave charts the tragic demise of a talented director, and gives fulsome praise to his final feature. … Read More A Case For Murder (1993): Small Screen Swansong

August 6, 2024April 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Fatal Exposure (1991): The Hitman and Her

Dave checks out a weaker but no less commendable work by prolific cable television director Alan Metzger. … Read More Fatal Exposure (1991): The Hitman and Her

September 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Blind Vengeance (1990): Southern Fried Hickin’

Dave takes in a USA Network potboiler that found actor Gerald McRaney donning the producer’s cap for the first time. … Read More Blind Vengeance (1990): Southern Fried Hickin’

September 17, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Crime Story: The Take (1990)

If a docuseries on the death of Eugene Izzi was made for Netflix, it would never be out of the streaming giant’s top ten. For now, though, Dave nods approvingly at the only feature to be adapted from the crime author’s work. … Read More Crime Story: The Take (1990)

September 9, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

A Taste For Killing (1992): Rigged From the Start

Dave heads to Texas for a lacklustre small screen thriller with an all-star cast. … Read More A Taste For Killing (1992): Rigged From the Start

August 20, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)

Dave boards the good ship USA Network for a twisting thriller that began life back in the ’40s.… Read More Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

This USA Network TV movie dates back to the late ’70s, when director Robert Harmon and his then girlfriend, Beth Tate, hatched a plan to get noticed by Hollywood. Dave chats to Beth to find out more…… Read More Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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