The China Lake Murders (1990)

[@BrienneDey]

Picked this movie to put on for background noise while puttering around downstairs but ended up stood in front of the tv loads of times to watch it as I was passing through the living room. Good movie, thanks for the upload :)

[@saythankyou111]

Me to 👀🇺🇸

[@amandacarter7740]

And me!!!!!

[@aarde7036]

And me!!@@amandacarter7740

[@TNT-km2eg]

Not me

[@ahansen2887]

​@@TNT-km2egand ....?

[@tryarunm]

Love Tom Skerritt. He's so good in every part he plays. He stood out even in Top Gun. The starkness of this movie was so filled out by both Skerritt and Michael Parks, who was a revelation. And, of course, Harley-Davidson. Enjoyed this very much. Thank you, TVTERRORLAND!

[@Trac82]

Such fine actors back then.

[@magentapyramid]

How did I miss this in the 90's?!!? So well done - makes me miss the quality of those old TV movies. Good performances all around. Thanks for the upload.

[@rackets7991]

Look for Robert Blake movie "Electric Glide in Blue"..Another good one

[@dinarusso3320]

😊 I love 90s tv movies, they're usually exciting with good stories

[@leastlikedcritic7529]

Tom Skerritt has quite a commanding presence, and Michael Parks has a creepiness that keeps the viewers on edge, both make the movie work.

[@Garrysullivanjones]

Michael Parks always brought menace to his characters. He was a welcome creep in a average death wish 5 . Tarantino got his best.

[@poisoninyourcoffeewolvesof5182]

How I love films from 1970s, 80s and early 90s! I've enjoyed it so much! Thanks a lot! 😍

[@videoettaceo8900]

Just love these old made for TV movies! Great actors, great stories and family friendly.

[@ebonysmith1118]

I agree way better then today

[@theresadyer9856]

Me too 😊

[@internetcensure5849]

"old", when there are 1930s movies on YT.

[@RobsAdventuresAndVideos]

I agree. Nothing worth watching on tv anymore just plain out garbage.

[@theculturedthug6609]

​@@RobsAdventuresAndVideosYou got that right... I call it TalmudVision.

[@cindydarkheart225]

I have been looking for this movie forever! Thank you so much!

[@kemolowlow]

The good ole days when USA network and the non-cable channels had a new movie each week

[@jimjones5394]

these are so much better than any movie on netflix too.

[@donnarachiele1226]

I know i like these movies.

[@lilwinged5291]

Remember they'd show 2 in a row and you could make a night of it with munchies and the family. My gramma would pull out her See's candy and share 😋 🤣.. we'd have popcorn 🍿 😋.. nobody peed until commercials. 😁

[@louisegross7899]

Yes indeed

[@louisegross7899]

@@lilwinged5291 lol the good old days you get your eats then when the commercials roll everybody goes and pee and come back to the couch be all up in the movie lol

[@vivian2217]

Thanks for posting this movie! Was stationed overseas during that time, so I didn't have access to current American shows for about 2 years. Playing catchup now❤

[@SusanUribe-o1v]

thanks for you service, happy you're safe and enjoying catch up 🌼

[@melissawalker1604]

Awesome movie! i love Tom Skerritt he is briliant in anything, i love the late great Michael Parks, and i haven't seen juile since the love boat, really surprised i never saw this film in the 90's, thank you for the upload

[@maryannebustamante6463]

G'day from Sydney Australia😊 Thank You for sharing a dramatic and thrilling tv movie what a grant cast. The late Tom Skeritt and Michael Parks worked very well together in their respective roles. It was brilliant. Laura Parker in a cameo role along with Lauren Tewes were great in this film. The cast of actors and actresses played their roles very well. This flick is worth watching if you enjoy psychological thrillers. It's light entertainment. Grab your popcorn and drinks and get thrilled. Rating 7/10 Thursday 21/7/22

[@amandacarter7740]

Hello from wirral england👍

[@mizrewlav]

Tom Skeritt still alive

[@baskin283]

I don’t see serial killers upfront like this usually they keep the killer a secret until close to the end. This is good thanks for the upload👍🏾

[@magc]

Thanks for uploading the movie. An interesting, non-boring movie and the actors are professionals. I liked 👍👍👍

[@viviennepopek]

Excellent movie with a great cast. Thank you for uploading 💖

[@Dreamskater100]

Good movie. Keeps your attention. Both Tom Skeritt as the likable, caring Sherriff and Psycho cop Donnely- Michael Parks do a good job.The music's really good too. That eery flute music with the desert location.

[@rebeccagable9629]

Filmed in Pioneertown, CA...

[@rainiedayzproducestand6693]

Great flick. It shows up in my feed every so often and I always hit play...it's that good!

[@1ozcaffeine]

Wot about killers delight on Tubi

[@2ni2808]

a wonderful movie . I liked it from start to end . thank you for sharing .

[@morecm3322]

Great movie. I am living in NY during covid 19 and BLM riots. Our police force needs to be respected and supported... God bless every man and woman that protect the values of our society ..

[@bluecollarlit]

BLM protests.

[@rdred8693]

@@bluecollarlit Riots!!

[@rogerhall4303]

As a Dark Shadows fan, it's always a pleasure to find Lara Parker in any production.

[@leticiac52]

How did I miss seeing this one back in the 90's. This was a good one👌thanks for sharing.

[@MrCraigblaze]

It was on the old USA network XD

[@kimberlyselby4918]

I never understood why he locked that poor woman in the trunk she didn't do anything wrong and then I realised that "Oh, he's the bad guy". Good movie

[@MikHarv-zr6eg]

Everybody pays for evil

[@LuisCastillo-uu8uk]

And you pointed your finger on him and said that is the bad guy.

[@cindydarkheart225]

I miss the old movies of the week. I have been looking for Buried Alive with Tim Matheson and Jennifer Jason Lee. I can’t find it anywhere!

[@1ozcaffeine]

Oh,I remember that one.i thought it was on here

[@dianacolley7779]

Haven't seen this movie in forever. Definitely worth watching again. Love this movie!!!

[@rloranger15]

Tom Skerritt always a great actor and have enjoyed every movie i have seen him in.

[@albertchehade9916]

abso-fkn-lutely..... :))

[@glorybelieve9010]

Albert Chehade - Using PROFANITY Shows hows IGNORANT, DISRESPECTFUL, and RUDE you are to the Public in general! This is for all people to view and comment for Social Media purposes and it is common sense to anyone to not use filthy language around people you don’t know, and even those you do! It’s sad that you are so ignorant, have a limited IQ & that of the English language, and only were taught filth, instead of decent intellect.

[@faerieSAALE]

@@glorybelieve9010 Go Shave Your Back Door! Troll

[@flexiblestrategist9922]

Michael Parks was the main show here and one of the finest American actors ever to be unknown.

[@kenley-me]

I000 years ago, I was an extra in movies and tv. Spent 2 days on small set with him and he's a really nice guy, too.

[@robincoulter581]

They say never stop for a cop in an isolated place and at night if not well lit. What a internal struggle for those who don't assume that shit would come from someone wearing a badge.

[@1971SuperLead]

I used to watch Then Came Bronson on TV when I was a kid. I loved that show. Every town he road into he had to be a hero. Being a hero is what life is about. We don't have to save babies from burning buildings to be a hero. Sometimes a smile is all it takes. Being a hero is simple really caring about people and trying to help them. I was a hero when I was leasing apartments in Tucson. Everyday I was rescuing someone from a spider, flood, from being locked out, etc. It was an awesome experience.

[@TNT-km2eg]

Thanks for the laughs

[@tiberiotavares9698]

Enjoyed this film very much as I was a fan of Tom Skerritt. Thank you!

[@tracybrooks5971]

Good movie!!! Thanks for putting it on here!

[@madelinetramantano8302]

BRING THESE MOVIES BACK PLEASE.

[@cartytcartyt]

Remember seeing this in 1990 on tv when i was 8 with my dad and it always stuck with me growing up. Started watching alien tonight on ifc channel and seeing tom skerritt reminded me i need to watch this movie again as its been at least 20 years since ive seen it. Does not disappoint. Good ol usa channel. Great movie and very good tv movie

[@dinarusso3320]

😊 never heard of this movie until now and you're the same age as me

[@stargo2931]

Chips.... psycho edition😳

[@desertrose1226]

🤣

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

Yeah, very right, I also thought of Chips because of California Highway Uniform!

[@kathyleclerc864]

😂

[@evelynburns6463]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kimmccabe1422]

Yes

[@s.tranger1074]

I often have a little chuckle to myself when commentors refer to these movies as old. 1930's,40's & 50's are old.

[@robertwilson214]

And most of the cinema since 2000 is drivel.

[@thialove2121]

Usually slow movies bore me, yet this movie so depicted just that...slow style country living & that is far from boring! Great movie...thnx 4 the upload

[@americangirl4410]

I remember this from my childhood. Thanks for uploading

[@dLLund]

thank you for posting. michael parks on a motorcycle. echoes of 'then came bronson'', w/ michael parks in a dark knit cap, riding a harley sporster. kind of a one-man 'route 66'.

[@norobbery]

Michael Parks' acting in this is some of the finest I've seen in a long time. He doesn't miss a single mark. I can't even watch new movies now because by comparison they suck.

[@gaggloff]

Thanks for posting this old favorite

[@1971SuperLead]

I saved a 3 year old from drowning in Tucson, and it was most rewarding, but the point I was trying to make is that the key to happiness is not in greed but in being a blessing for those we love. And to the more people we can love, the more chances we have at being someone's savior, even if our being a savior is just getting the door for them. Most people thing they'll be happy when they have enough money. The truth is that they'll be happy the moment they forget about themselves and serve.

[@ssppeellll]

Agree with you, but why are you making this comment here? How does it relate to the movie?

[@zellenrelacion3989]

True...❤️❤️❤️

[@queeniesockwell281]

What does anything you said have to do with this movie lol

[@forgottenpalace4472]

True. But there is nothing wrong with wanting money.

[@tm13tube]

Intriguing movie ... not really sure what Brody was thinking until the end. Donnelly's expression change from the moment he heard the first siren in the distance through the realization there were two was subtle, but impressive. Tom Skerrit was great casting.

[@marilynstevenson865]

Two fabulous actors..Tom Skerritt and Michael Parks. remember thinking that both would have long careers as actors. Miss them both..Almost ""Method"" actors in their approaches to acting.

[@skygazer6898]

Skerritt is still around and still acting

[@NachtSchreck13]

this is a remake of Robert Harmon's 1983 short "China Lake." Harmon later directed 1986's "The Hitcher" starring Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

[@eddiemurphy5781]

And A better Film.

[@hikingadventures1017]

The Hitcher was a crazy movie! I remember when that came out. Great actors in that one also!

[@normatible9795]

Nacht Schreck I love the hitcher movie

[@dianagillen1362]

I Love Tom Skerritt 💓 I taped this movie off TV so I can watch often 😍 I Love this movie 💓 Thanks 💓 Thumbs Up for You 😄 💓

[@redstarz8747]

I was actually raised in Ridgecrest and one of my good friends that has the same name as one of the main actors told me about the movie. This was awesome to watch

[@AstralPixie]

I forgot how well made this film was. This was one of the first "USA Network Channel" original movies. The tv movies from the '90's were fabulous. The USA Network movies were always interesting ;) Most were a bit more fun and light than this (which was quite dark). Michael Parks gives quite an intense performance!

[@tmzebe530]

Agreed 90’s TV movies were legit.

[@Tenshus4ever]

Is this a TRUE 💯 story

[@moniquelambert6540]

AstralPixie, you're absolutely right there! What a great movie!!! :)

[@shannonbrown6032]

Had zero idea this was a USA original

[@schuylerjohnson3051]

TVT I want to thank you for being my number one favorite subscription person, I LOVE your videos and I thank you for all your hard work to bring these wonderful videos to all of us! (0:

[@wendyflay5114]

Michael Parks is always brilliant but the part of Esteban Vihaio in Kill Bill 2 shows just how amazing he can be.

[@poorthing]

Tarantino liked using him

[@sarah5893]

I do hope these positive comments exceed all my expectations. I'm really excited to watch this movie!

[@alphaomega8373]

Think for yourself sometimes.

[@Conurelover1]

Never heard of this, but watched it back to back twice...great story!

[@lillietzuanos4108]

I enjoyed this movie very much.. The chair at the end was for the op that was shot. Thanks for the upload.

[@dianefoster7208]

Awesome movie , haven't seen this one before , Love Tom Skerrit in every movie he was in , thanks for sharing

[@amirh.aldavood9061]

Thanks for upload and sharing such a great movie! It's really entertaining and absorbing! I really enjoyed it. Every thing is excellent in this picture. Especially the desert scenes and surrounding areas. Absolutely America B-)

[@elaineburch5397]

I had forgotten just how handsome Tom Skeritt was. An a fine actor

[@robgeorgia8801]

"Call sign Viper"

[@baskin283]

I don’t see serial killers upfront like this usually they keep the killer a secret. This is good thanks for the upload👍🏾

[@donnajones2301]

You couldn’t see clearly up front who it was.

[@naturalhairchickonabudgett849]

Hey just started watching so far looks pretty interestingly good! Thanks for the upload!!!

[@baskin283]

I can’t believe this Sheriff is so trusting!!

[@lisafleming9603]

Like alot of people, he keeps his enemies close up and personal.

[@robincoulter581]

Ever live in arkansas? My experience has been they are involved.

[@robincoulter581]

Commented when just started so no not what I meant about arkansas. The part about letting his follow cop out of jail, yep that's. Arkansas

[@conniemcmurry9589]

Devin: He wasn't that trusting....he knew something was wrong with the guy...just not sure what.

[@conniemcmurry9589]

Devon: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

[@onaona.]

Great movie! Thank you so much for the upload 😊

[@skygazer6898]

Good film! Michael Parks was such an excellent actor and was known as the actor's actor. There is a documentary being made about Michael starring Kurk Russell which should be an interesting watch, especially as Park's career spanned 50 years. Thanks for uploading

[@titan-tm7kl]

The original version of this was the short China Lake which helped score Robert Harmon the directing role for The Hitcher with Rutger Hauer I had no idea this was made into a full tv movie untill recently

[@blondwiththewind]

Terrific movie. It took me a while to "buy into it", because I thought at first that the writing seemed a bit implausible and messy.........but they pulled all of the complexities together as the plot thickened. Nice acting. Fun to watch Tom Skerritt....pretty adroit actor, and darned good looking. No clue why they called it "China Lake" though.....I didn't spot a single body of water in the whole darned thing. There's a "China Lake" in my region of the country.......but this sure didn't look like New England. :D

[@Jesuisderetour87]

I grew up in China lake. You’re right.

[@donnajones2301]

It was the name of the town. But I didn’t see any lake in the town either.

[@calgal5752]

China Lake is a military base in California

[@theinkbrain]

So he comes here every year and people go missing to be found dead in the trunks of their cars and no one puts it together?

[@jackieoman6695]

Love Tom Skerritt he is in so many great movies ! All good movies !!

[@siegridthomas9674]

Oh yes TOP GUN !!!

[@arkantos2227]

@@siegridthomas9674 and Alien!

[@czechchicklet6890]

The tv show, "Picket Fences", also had great acting from Tom. He's so good looking too.

[@anitamenig]

Love the movie, love the cast. Thank you.🤗

[@jocelynhkcarter]

JocelynhkCarter: Michael Parks was scary! He always plays these type of characters in movies. I loved his talent!

[@audreyann1975]

Yes!! He was great.

[@shawnduncan5779]

I agree with you there. Michael Parks also played Tommy O'Shea the villain in Death Wish V the face of death

[@mrmeerkat1096]

@@shawnduncan5779 did he play the sheriff in the beginning of from dusk til dawn? Tarantino shot him I think.

[@shawnduncan5779]

@@mrmeerkat1096 I don't know about that. The only movies that I remember seeing him in are Savanna Smiles, Death Wish V, and the China Lake Murders

[@mrmeerkat1096]

@@shawnduncan5779 I googled the movie it's him playing a Texas ranger at the beginning. He's been in a lot of tarantino movies and I didn't know that he sadly passed away in 2017. He reminds me of Robert Patrick. MP would have made a good T-1000 in a terminator movie.

[@nelsonx5326]

Your'e no hero. Your'e a super hero! A friend of mine was going to lose his house. He needed a lot of work done on it to get insurance so he could refinance. He was broke, so was I. I spent the winter and a good deal of spring to meet a deadline in June helping him get the place inspectable. Also the guy had dislexia and couldn't read all this code crap he was being given. Got the job done, saved his home. Now that is an heroic effort that paid off in a premium of the heart. Feels good.

[@akak6936]

A very great unexpected surprise.. So glad found this good made movie.. Thanks

[@JadeGreenKitty]

woah !! just read the imdb info on this one... i think am going to love it!!! :) thank you once again for these.

[@EM.1]

The Sheriff trusted way too much the “weird creepy deputy”. The deputy was wayyy too much present in the private life/routine of the Sheriff, almost as he was studying and spying the Sheriff as another of his preys, especially when the Sheriff was with his wife. Plus the deputy clearly showed an odd behavior.

[@j.3566]

From 6:12 till 8:14. What is the name of that track? It's Berlin School (Krautrock) but I don't know the name of the track. It's quite possible that it is from Tangerine Dream but I'm not sure.

[@timothybrown1867]

Good movie 👍👌👍!!! Exactly what a movie should be entertaining!!!

[@lrez30]

Thank you for uploading this x

[@mrsvictor9914]

That one man crazy as crap...just putting people in the trunk and leaving them..smh

[@helenlauer9465]

it's a really good movie. so believable. great camera work, sets, acting; very believable, although unbelievable.

[@aliyashaw1700]

Awesome old times, awesome everything, awesome movies, Pure Talents ♥👌❤

[@mscupcakedreamson36]

Thank you for the upload!

[@wolfwarrior3454]

Tom Skerritt and Michael Parks, two of my favorites, do great jobs here.

[@tomallen9978]

I know it's just a movie, but why didn't the concrete worker tell them it was a cop on a motorcycle, which would have narrowed it down for them. Or why didn't they do balistic tests on the bullet that killed the cop and match to that scum bags police issued gun? Good movie, thanks for the upload. By the way, I'm a retired Licensed Private Investigator and that's why I am a stickler for doing things right in investigating crimes etc. I enjoyed this non the less.

[@sandramcdaniel4545]

@@roslynnf3104 it looked to me like he was reversing the lights to change the cop cycle to a plane one. He also changed clothes at the station. However, he could've changed at the woman's car but they didn't show that part. Just him taking off his helmet and you could see a reflection in the gas pump glass, He changed. I saw this along time ago or something like it. My son is a Deputy and he warned me what to look out for and to call 911 IF being pulled over on a deserted highway, Especially at night. Better be safe then sorry. Weird movie! A cop want to be!

[@dinarusso3320]

😊 I agree Tom... but I thought it was strange how this guy kept hanging around after he was let out of jail instead of leaving town

[@billroton]

The sign read "China Lake sheriffs Office, Hopi county" Actually, China Lake is a military installation (Navy Weapons Station) in Kern county, across the fence from the town of Ridgecrest CA. Most of the outdoor scenery appears to be have been filmed along highway 178 through Walker Pass, in the Sierra Nevada, about 40 miles from China Lake. I recognize the scenery since I have lived in the area for 30 years, since I was stationed at china Lake until I retired from the Navy.

[@billroton]

On second thought, much of the outdoor scenery, including the hospital sign appear to have been filmed near Joshua Tree, CA Maybe that is why there were so many scenes in which I didn't recognize the landscape.

[@coryanntopanga]

Okay

[@ginger48isgreat]

billroton is this movie accurate ?

[@helenlauer9545]

uhm, it's a story. you heard of this concept, 'fiction'?

[@helenlauer9545]

@@billroton again, are you able to distinguish between historical documentary, and fictional drama? It's not a deep notion, that of enacting a story through imaginative devices, but perhaps it's a challenge for some people. Especially nowadays, with a political landscape that really requires erasing these contrasts between imaginative facsimile and reality.

[@harryhorijon9559]

Thanks for this amazing Movie 😎.

[@Dean-em7jb]

I always wondered why Parks was never given any big roles The guy was one of the greatest acting talents of all time A rumor I heard, was that he had politically incorrect opinions and was blackballed from Hollywood.

[@poorthing]

I've seen Parks in plenty good roles, didn't Tarantino say he was one of his favorite actors? He did bad real good.

[@desertrose1226]

Just like Rutger Hauer really tbh. That man was amazing but after the Hitcher he never really hit it big.

[@evangelinebarroga-sibayan611]

Yes, good movies of the good old days, where evil does not triumph over good! Good moral lesson too💕💕💕

[@tsigaro21]

Hey, the waitress at 13:25 is Julie from Love Boat

[@sweett1532]

Thank you! It was driving me crazy that I couldn't place her. Lol

[@turockandar]

Surprisingly good movie with fine acting by the rouge cop...what a creepy character!

[@mastermooky]

excellent flick,tom skerrit and michael parks, powerful

[@tinahachey454]

It looks like a really good movie watching for sure thank you 😄😄

[@dianeblack8849]

Tom Skerritt..fabulous actor.

[@marcelinoperez2926]

Thanks, good old movie with high quality and subs too. Great

[@marcelinoperez2926]

The picture was high quality

[@Retroscoop]

Actually, something like that really happened. A highly considered top patrol man killed a woman after having stopped her car under a false pretext. It's in one of those real life crime series, not sure if it was in FBI files or something like that. Very weird case, the patrol man really was highly regarded, always super clean unifrom and boots and all. He made quite a number of silly mistakes, and was finally caught... If you can't trust politicians, priests, teachers and patrol man anymore, who can you trust ?

[@NarnianLady]

So true. In the end, God is the only One we can trust ... having a personal relationship with Him and listening to His guidance is vital to survive and live productively. Fake policemen (criminals pretending to be officials) are a problem in many countries, including mine. Even 'real' policemen can get dangerous. Never trust anyone blindly, listen to your gut.

[@alvinjones670]

Benoit Vanhees SAY WORD!!!

[@aaronsingh6496]

The true event was in forensic files...can't remember which episode. Highly regarded policeman killed a woman n then threw her body down from a bridge.

[@aaronsingh6496]

NarnianLady i totally agree with you. God is our only refuge. Amen.

[@mikebrewer341]

Craig Peyer..CHP.

[@karenblackwood5883]

They both play their parts so well

[@ariel2668]

Love Tom Skerritt.

[@coryanntopanga]

Who is Tom Skerritt?

[@rabthecab]

Cory Ann Topanga B-movie actor & gay icon.

[@blondwiththewind]

@@coryanntopanga ... Tom Skerritt was the lead actor in this movie. Still looking pretty good here.....he's in his 80s now.

[@blondwiththewind]

@Trumpsters And Conservatives ... Not gay, troll. But I heard 'Trumpsters And Conservatives' are.

[@blondwiththewind]

@Trumpsters And Conservatives .... that's obviously YOUR obsession......not mine.

[@HeatherGlen33]

No No No. I have seen him several times before. He was not drunk. He is supposed to appear confused, tired, and mentally unstable. That is what his role required. And yes he is an excellent actor.

[@nizaante7539]

The sheriff didn't bother to check his ID if he's really a cop.

[@dinarusso3320]

😂 he finally checked 3 quarters through the movie, and he's not suspicious about this weirdo hanging around town not leaving

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

I think this Sheriff is stew-pid. Letting a stranger into your unlocked house, stay in your trailor, go through your things, ride along on investigations, feed them, etc. etc. Stupid.

[@angeloestivadj922]

dove posso trovare il film in Italiano?

[@LisaHerman1963]

GREAT movie. Just watched that guy in Calendar Girl Murders. I don't know his name but he has always been a great actor.

[@robertwilson214]

Wow,what an expertly paced thriller.Toms not been in much but always delivers.The villain was in the best tradition of columbo episodes...just goading the authorities.

[@doreekaplan2589]

In my limited experience with traffic cops never has one ever been this talkative....

[@CP-xp1kk]

Wow! Breathtaking! Thanks for sharing!

[@marianabila3245]

Thank you for another good movie.

[@usaisnojoke]

TVTERRORLAND, THANKS FOR UPLOADING!!

[@shadowman2192]

What the hell was Micheal Parks doing out there in the desert, was that suppose to be some kind of karate or something?

[@josephanderson7237]

Draven character development. lol

[@DoRight33]

His psycho dance