The film Murder by Night (1989) chronicles the story of a man who suffers from amnesia after being caught near a car explosion. As he recovers, he begins to suspect that he may be the notorious "Claw Hammer Killer," who has been targeting patrons of the restaurant Puzzles. Directed by Paul Lynch and written by Alan B. McElroy, the film stars Robert Urich, Kay Lenz, and Jim Metzler.