The Empty Chair

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Mark B What a tale of sadness, and perseverance in the face of such a tragedy faced by this poor family and so many others. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/26/25 Full Review Orestes G Everyone needs to know about this story! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Tommy G. K This is a compelling, true story of an almost unknown serial killer who plagued Houston TX and other areas in the 1980's, killing at least 13 women in the Houston area. Even though authorities believed Watts was a killer, they couldn't stop him and couldn't convict him of those murders. This film does not glorify the killer, Coral Eugene Watts, but illuminates the power, conviction and courage of a mother, Harriett Semander (Robyn Lively in the film) who lost her daughter, Elena to this monster. Through Harriett Semander's efforts over a number of years, Watts paid the utlimate price while locked away in prison. A prison he almost 'escaped' due to a quirk in the law. The script for this 'proof of concept' film is written by John Semander, brother to Elena. It is dramatic and tightly drawn. The direction by Andrew Shebay is first rate. The Empty Chair is a project that has been literally years in the making, and it deserves a full-blown feature film or multi-episode series to tell the whole story. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Andrew S POWERFUL FILM! Suspenseful, heartbreaking, raw and honest. Grounded and deeply human stories like this belong in the spotlight. Can't wait to see this as a limited series. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Ashley C Riveting, eye catching and I cannot wait for more from this director. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review Carve E Great movie!! This is a no brainer for a limited series. Someone has to continue the story. It is too good. The storylines, characters, and actors are bar none. Highly recommended!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/25/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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