A Vision of Murder

It is very difficult to appreciate the movie Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle, unless one has experienced the same. Watching this movie was very touching for me because I have had visions of the actions of a local serial killer in my hometown. It was like watching part of my true-life story on screen. Of course, I enjoyed watching this movie a great deal. I have encountered the same reactions from my local authority and the people around me. I see that I am not alone. Now, that my local serial killer in my area have finally been caught, I am able to live again, without the fear of running into him, and many things that I have said before his capture, have proven true. I am currently writting a book on my experience.

Vision of Murder began with a slow start, but increasingly picked up the pace as the plot thickened. Melissa Gilbert gives a convincing performance, as always, as a woman who sees visions that she is terrified of, and afraid to share with anyone, because her "gift" has ostracised her from many communities. In this small town, she knows there is a killer loose, and finally goes to the police with what she has "seen." The psychological battle has begun between the killer and Donielle however, and only she can stop him. The title suggests this is based on fact, as well as a living person. I'm sure Donielle prefers her seclusion, but I would have liked to hear about what she is doing now (including cases she is working on?) - maybe she'll write a book! If anything, I found myself wanting the movie to continue and not end. Maybe that's a true sign of a captivating movie, when you are sad the ride is over.