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Twisted Desire is a 1996 American crime thriller television film directed by Craig R. Baxley and written by twin brothers Carey and Chad Hayes. It stars Melissa Joan Hart , with real-life domestic partners Daniel Baldwin and Isabella Hoffman .
- Crime Thriller
Twisted Desire. The film is presented as based on real events: the 1990 murders of the parents of 14-year-old Jessica Wiseman. Jessica had her 17-year-old boyfriend, Douglas Christopher Thomas, shoot and kill her parents. Thomas was executed in 2000, when the death penalty for juveniles was still a legal punishment.
Twisted Desire: Directed by Craig R. Baxley. With Melissa Joan Hart, Daniel Baldwin, Jeremy Jordan, Meadow Sisto. A teenage girl convinces a love-struck young ex-con that the only way they can be together is to do away with her domineering parents. Based on actual events.
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- Crime, Drama
- Craig R. Baxley
- 1996-05-13
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A teenage girl convinces a young, love-struck ex convict to murder her parents in order for them to be together.
Melissa Joan Hart as Jennifer StantonJeremy Jordan as Nick RyanDaniel Baldwin as William StantonIsabella Hofmann as Susan StantonFilming for "Twisted Desire" took place in Charleston, South Carolina. The high school scenes took place at Stratford High School in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
The Buffalo News wrote: "Unlike many films depicting comely young murderesses, "Twisted Desire" takes a more subtle approach, allowing [Melissa Joan] Hart to skillfully play her role without having to resort to an over-the-top psycho wig-out. The result is quietly terrifying." Tony Scott of Variety said: "Director [Craig R.] Baxley leads the unlike...
Based on a true story, this film was about as true to the story as Pinocchio's chances of becoming a real boy. The acting was terrible, the direction was poor, and it travelled way too fast. It was as if the director just wanted to get it over and done with and go home.
It’s a ’based on true story’ TV movie noticeably low on camp or melodrama and instead provides a pretty straightforward retelling of events from the days leading up to the crime to the aftermath.
May 13, 1996 · Twisted Desire is a 1996 American crime thriller television film directed by Craig R. Baxley and written by twin brothers Carey and Chad Hayes. It stars Melissa Joan Hart, with real-life domestic partners Daniel Baldwin and Isabella Hoffman.
