Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story
“She was a loving wife, a passionate lover, and a trusted friend.”
Synopsis
Elizabeth Montgomery plays serial killer, churchgoer, and grandmother Blanch Taylor Moore in this, one of her last films before her untimely passing. Childhood memories of her womanizing and abusive father fill Moore with a hidden rage towards all men. Her former boyfriend, first husband and father all died of arsenic poisoning. Now her fiancé, the town's minister, is stricken the same way. Based on the true crime book Preacher's Girl: The Life and Crimes of Blanche Taylor Moore, the film is buoyed by Montgomery's startling performance, and keeps you on the edge of your seat until its final moments.
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Elizabeth Montgomery
Blanche Taylor Moore
David Clennon
Dwight Moore
John M. Jackson
Raymond Reid
Grace Zabriskie
Ethel
Bruce McGill
Morgan
Mark Rolston
O'Keefe
Guy Boyd
Kevin Denton
John Philbin
Ray, Jr.
Phoebe Augustine
Cathy
Matt Ryan
Stevie
Katy Boyer
Lujane
Tom Wood
Dwight's Son
Paul Collins
Dr. Nesbitt
David Wells
Medical Examiner
Lisa Blake Richards
Linda Reid Sykes
E.R. Davies
Rev. Jim Rosser
Henry Brown
Officer Daniels
Lynn Llewelyn
Victoria
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Metzger
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Schutze, Judith Paige Mitchell
- Original Score
- David Michael Frank
- Original Title
- Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Television, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions, Andrea Baynes Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Metzger
Jim Schutze, Judith Paige Mitchell
David Michael Frank
Geoffrey Erb
Seth Flaum
Patricia Finnegan, Sheldon Pinchuk, Andrea Baynes, Judith Paige Mitchell
Department Leadership Roster
David Michael Frank
Original Music Composer
Philip Dean Foreman
Production Design
Seth Flaum
Editor
Geoffrey Erb
Director of Photography
Patricia Finnegan
Producer
Sheldon Pinchuk
Producer
Judith Paige Mitchell
Writer
Alan Metzger
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story
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What is Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story about?
Elizabeth Montgomery plays serial killer, churchgoer, and grandmother Blanch Taylor Moore in this, one of her last films before her untimely passing. Childhood memories of her womanizing and abusive father fill Moore with a hidden rage towards all men. Her former boyfriend, first husband and father all died of arsenic poisoning. Now her fiancé, the town's minister, is stricken the same way. Based on the true crime book Preacher's Girl: The Life and Crimes of Blanche Taylor Moore, the film is buoyed by Montgomery's startling performance, and keeps you on the edge of your seat until its final moments.
Who directed Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story?
Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story was directed by Alan Metzger.
Who stars in Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story?
The principal cast of Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story includes Elizabeth Montgomery, David Clennon, John M. Jackson, Grace Zabriskie, Bruce McGill.
When was Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story released and how long is it?
Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story was composed by David Michael Frank.
Is Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story based on a book or true story?
Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Schutze".