Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

There's nothing stronger or more deadly than a mother's love.

PG 1999 · 90 min · ★ 5.6 · Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Fact-based story about a Bible-quoting woman who in 1990 murdered a camp counselor, whom she learned molested her 7 year old son. Seeking revenge, she turns to murder when she learns the man had previously been convicted of the same crime in 1983 and got off with probation.

Directed by Stephen Tolkin · Written by Stephen Tolkin

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