Posts filed under 'Mystery'

DEATH ON THE NILE

DEATH ON THE NILE- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. ”

2/14/22- Fair reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

Add comment February 14th, 2022

THE NOVICE

THE NOVICE- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though college freshman Alex Dall is a novice rower, she’s determined to earn a spot on the varsity team. Pushing herself beyond her mental and physical limits, Alex alienates everybody in her orbit as her enthusiasm turns into obsession.”

12/15/21- Very good reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.

Add comment December 15th, 2021

NIGHTMARE ALLEY

NIGHTMARE ALLEY- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this remake of a noir classic, wily hustler Stanton Carlisle finds the carnival the perfect place to ply his trade. Setting himself up as a spiritual guru, Carlisle wastes no time in parting the wealthy from their money.”

12/15/21- Good reviews for this mystery/thriler. TRDB.

Add comment December 15th, 2021

THE BETA TEST

THE BETA TEST- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A married Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, murder and infidelity.”

11/3/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

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ONLY THE ANIMALS

ONLY THE ANIMALS- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Following the disappearance of the glamorous and secretive Evelyne Ducat (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi) during a blizzard in the highlands of southern France, the lives of five people inextricably linked to Evelyne are brought together to devastating effect as the local police investigate the case.”

10/28/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

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FLAG DAY

FLAG DAY- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Playing out over two decades, this fact-based drama follows journalist Jennifer Vogel as she struggles to come to grips with the legacy of her disarming dad — a career criminal who has counterfeited millions of dollars.”

8/18/21- Awful reviews. TRDB

Add comment August 18th, 2021

TAILGATE

TAILGATE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “What starts as a weekend road trip becomes a highway nightmare as family man Hans’ habit of tailgating sparks another driver’s ire. After a confrontation at a gas station, the angry motorist begins following the family’s car — with revenge in mind.”

7/31/21- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.

Add comment July 31st, 2021

STILLWATER

STILLWATER- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Unemployed roughneck Bill Baker (Academy Award® winner Matt Damon) travels from Oklahoma to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter Allison (Academy Award® nominee Abigail Breslin). Imprisoned for a murder she claims she did not commit.”

7/25/21- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB

Add comment July 25th, 2021

TILL DEATH

TILL DEATH- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Emma is stuck in a stale marriage to Mark and is surprised when he whisks her away to their secluded lakehouse for a romantic evening on their 10th anniversary. But everything changes the next morning when she finds herself handcuffed to Mark’s dead body.”

7/6/21- Very good reviews for this drama, mystery horror movie. I’ll skip it!! TRDB.

Add comment July 6th, 2021

SLOW MACHINE

SLOW MACHINE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Stephanie, a restless and vibrant actress, meets Gerard, an NYPD counter-terrorism specialist who’s an aficionado of experimental theater (and maybe out of his mind). Flirtation ensues, ends disastrously, and forces Stephanie to the ramshackle upstate home of musician Eleanor Friedberger.

6/4/21- Excellent reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.

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