Okay, the start was awkward, stilted, bad dialogue, bad directing and bad acting(which may have not been the actors faults). I have always like Dana Delany, but it was a difficult watch in the beginning. However, it does get better and a good watch by the end. If you choose to watch this, IMO, this is what to watch for during the movie. Xander Berkeley is very good. Bonnie Bartlett is great. Richard Kuss is very good in his small role. And Jullianna McCarthy gives a wonderful performance as the psychopath's mother. The other actors is their lesser roles are also very good. And that helps if you plan on watching this movie. The end scene was what you might expect for a made for TV movie.