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Radioland Murders

Play trailer Poster for Radioland Murders PG Released Oct 21, 1994 1h 48m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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The secretary at radio station WBN, Penny Henderson (Mary Stuart Masterson) is frantically trying to keep things in order as a broadcast goes on the air. Chaos breaks loose, however, when a series of murders occurs in the building, accompanied by an enigmatic voice over the airwaves. Penny's writer husband, Roger (Brian Benben), tries to deduce who the killer is, but he also happens to be the prime suspect. As he evades the law, Roger gets closer to uncovering the identity of the murderer.
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Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: D Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times The movie just doesn't work. It's all action and no character, all situation and no comedy. Rated: 1/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Robert Faires Austin Chronicle Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Andrew Galdi Movie Bitches It's a fun time. It's Soapdish meet Clue! Rated: 10/10 Apr 24, 2024 Full Review Avaryl Halley Movie Bitches I loved it as a child and I love it now Rated: 10/10 Apr 24, 2024 Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Cinencuentro See it with low expectations, this is an uncomplicated film that's not as bad as it looks. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 13, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alec B Maybe its too zany but I still don't get why this movie was so hated? The fact that they could maintain the consistently heightened energy is impressive. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/24 Full Review Audience Member Campy hilarious masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Fun and fast. I like this movie, Clue was great and did not need a sequel to dim it's shine. Radioland is an emotional follow up to Clue. A crime happens and the suspects are funny. Also try "Murder by Death" I think of them as my Crime Comedy Trillogy. Understand that this movie came out in 1994, the graphics will look dated. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Truly underrated as a film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member This is the most confusing movie I'd seen in my life. I watched Clue (1985) and it was good. Then I watched this. I only watched till halfway then I was brain-fried, not knowing what to think or feel. Murder mystery movie gone down the wrong path and crashed. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member George Lucas' vision is brought to life after years of development. With the help of Mel Smith's directory, "Radioland Murders" comes to life as a madcap whodunit comedy farce. The timing is slightly off the plot somewhat cheesy and camp, but it is a rather hilarious film and a wonderful love letter to the old radio programs. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The secretary at radio station WBN, Penny Henderson (Mary Stuart Masterson) is frantically trying to keep things in order as a broadcast goes on the air. Chaos breaks loose, however, when a series of murders occurs in the building, accompanied by an enigmatic voice over the airwaves. Penny's writer husband, Roger (Brian Benben), tries to deduce who the killer is, but he also happens to be the prime suspect. As he evades the law, Roger gets closer to uncovering the identity of the murderer.
Director
Mel Smith
Producer
Rick McCallum, Fred Roos
Screenwriter
Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz, Jeff Reno, Ron Osborn
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating
PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 21, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.2M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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