Murder by the Clock

Murder by the Clock

Three Murders Done-But Only Two Persons Die!

NR 1931 · 76 min · ★ 6.4 · Horror, Mystery

A policeman investigates a woman's link to murders that are preceded by a shrilling horn inside a family mausoleum.

Directed by Edward Sloman · Written by Charles Beahan

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