The Couch Critic Logo
The Couch CriticCouch Critic
TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch
LogoThe Couch Critic

Menu

TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch

© 2026 The Couch Critic

The Couch Critic Logo

The Couch Critic

Your go-to destination for honest movie and TV show reviews from a passionate community of critics. Join the conversation today.

X

Explore

  • Trending
  • Movies
  • TV Shows
  • Reviews
  • Lists
  • Games
  • About Us

Categories

  • Popular Movies
  • Trending Now
  • Upcoming
  • Airing Today
  • Movie Genres
  • TV Genres

Community

  • Guides
  • What to Watch

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • RSS Feed
© 2026 The Couch Critic.•Built by Hayden Thorn
Cookie Settings
The Movie Database

This application uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

The Joy That Kills
The Joy That Kills
  1. Movies
  2. The Joy That Kills

The Joy That Kills

1985
56m
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1985

Runtime

56m

Storyline

Louise dreams of traveling the world, but her weak heart and husband Brently's overbearing concern keep her from doing so. However, news of a train accident changes everything.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
56m
Jan 28, 1985
Languages
English
Director
Tina Rathborne
Tina Rathborne
Production
Mark/Jett Productions
Mark/Jett Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Frances Conroy

Frances Conroy

Louise Mallard

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Brently Mallard

Patrick Horgan

Dr. Le Brun

Rosalind Cash

Rosalind Cash

Maggie

Lady B.J.

Vendor

Elizabeth Franz

Elizabeth Franz

Aunt Josephine

Webo O'Neal

Antoine

Ashley McMurry

Child Louise

Lee Richardson

Lee Richardson

Louise's Father

Robert Costley

George

Ann M. Masson

Eugenie Le Brun

Patrick Tovatt

Richards

Recommended Movies