Past Tense (1994)
Release Year: 1994
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Graeme Clifford
Writer: Miguel Tejada-Flores, Scott Frost
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Showtime Networks, Viacom Productions
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Tv Movie
Story
In 'Past Tense', a former police officer turned novelist named Tom (played by James Garner) meets an attractive woman named Laura who has recently moved in next door to him. They spend a night together, and she invites him back the following evening. However, upon arriving at her house, Tom discovers that Laura has been murdered. When he reports the crime, he is told by Detective Jim Conlon (played by Barry Bostwick) that no woman named Laura ever lived there. Adding to the confusion, when Tom returns to the house, he finds a completely different woman claiming to have lived there for years with no knowledge of anyone else having resided there previously.
Summary
'Past Tense' is a gripping mystery thriller directed by Graeme Clifford and aired as a TV movie in 1994. The story revolves around Tom, a former cop turned novelist who becomes entangled in a mysterious murder case when he gets involved with his attractive neighbor Laura. The film explores themes of trust, deception, and the blurring line between reality and illusion. Despite its short runtime, 'Past Tense' manages to pack a suspenseful plot with twists that keep viewers guessing until the end.
