Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story

This movie starring Elizabeth Montgomery as Blanche Taylor Moore, is based on a true story. A basically psycho woman, Blanche, kills all of her- what is it, four?- husbands with Antiants, which is most likely a solution to kill ants. I understand this was based on a true story, but was it REALLY necessary to include the part about her breast cancer? There were some things in here that were really just not necessary to include. It was pretty good, though, and a good performance by Liz Montgomery with her great southern drawl! See this one if you are a die-hard fan of someone who's in it, otherwise it's not really worth it to watch, but it's not really terrible either.

I haven't seen the movie but was a medical resident who helped take care of one of the real killer's victims back in the 1980's. I don't know exactly how old Blanche Taylor Moore was at the time but she looked to be at least solidly in her 50's. So Elizabeth Montgomery was not at all too old for the part. Ms. Moore was well-known to all of the physicians and nurses. She often showed up to spend time with her husband in his hospital room, feeding him, etc. Of course, only later did everyone realize she was feeding him arsenic. Some time after his death she remarried. Her new husband then presented in the emergency room with severe leg pain and weakness and was found to be suffering from arsenic poisoning. That began the unraveling of everything else, as Ms. Moore's previous husbands and father were excavated for heavy metal testing.

Apparently, you do learn something new, everyday. I knew before buying this movie I would like it (or love it)--I guess learning it was based on a real woman that Elizabeth played either proved I need to do more "book learning" or I just enjoyed it anyway (Lizzie Borden). At any rate, this may be a tad better than "Borden." May have to watch both again to compare the two.

That arsenic goes a long way when you have "daddy issues" or just hate men in general. Also couldn't help but laugh a bit when Liz said "well." I know it's a very common word, but the "Bewitched" fanatic in me can't help but be nostalgic, sometimes.

Well, no more analysis needed--if you love Ms. Montgomery, you know why this movie is of interest...

Haven't seen the movie but my father worked with Raymond Reid and told me about the story. He's seen the movie and says that the actor playing Reid looks very much like him. He met Blanch a few times and knew the store manager she got fired. Apparently he sent her downstairs from his office to retrieve some paperwork and when she returned, he was nude. She grabbed his pants and ran out of the office! Apparently she had quite a way with men, as this type of woman usually does.

I'm looking for the movie to watch it but not having any luck.

If anyone knows where it can be found, I'd appreciate knowing.

I believe this movie could have been better in some ways. It should have included more background and greater detail of Blanche Taylor Moore's childhood. It would have helped us to understand more about her motives. After watching the movie on tv, I was intrigued enough to read the book. It helped fill in some of the missing pieces. I watch the movie every time I can catch it on tv, and the reason for that is Elizabeth Montgomery. I think this movie is worth watching just for her performance. She just drips sweetness and southern charm, flirts like it is second nature, and has attitude. I think she probably comes pretty close to capturing the essence of the real Blanche Taylor. You should hear some of the lines she uses on the men...You can really see her as the black widow catching her prey! I've got to say it is priceless when she says "I cannot wait for my head to hit your pillow so I can feel the comfort of your arms." What more can you ask for from a television movie?