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Love Foolery Case for Dismembered Body
Shino, who works at a real estate company, is having an affair with her older, married co-worker, Okumura. Wanting to save on hotel fees, Okumura suggests to Shino that they use a haunted property he is in charge of that has not been rented for many years as a hotel. Manami, a popular couple who stream videos about urban legends and ghost stories, senses that the property in question is the one that is the scariest haunted property that has only been rumored and that no one has ever successfully filmed, so she hides his identity and joins the real estate agency, but... [Exists in 2 different versions, R18 and R15, with 2 different titles].
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Plot Summary
In the quaint English village of Lower Crumpling, Detective Inspector Barnaby investigates a bizarre murder where the victim's body parts are found scattered across various love-themed locations. As Barnaby delves deeper, he uncovers a tangled web of eccentric villagers, secret affairs, and a series of escalating, comical mishaps that complicate the investigation.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its quirky British humor and unusual premise, while some found the plot a bit convoluted. Audience reception was generally favorable, enjoying the blend of mystery and comedy.
What Reviewers Say
A charmingly eccentric whodunit with laugh-out-loud moments.
The humor is hit-or-miss, but the performances anchor the film.
An inventive take on the murder mystery genre that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Google audience: Audiences loved the film's unique blend of humor and mystery, finding the quirky characters and unpredictable plot highly entertaining. Some viewers noted that while not a traditional thriller, it offered a refreshing and lighthearted take on the genre.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Comedy Film at the British Independent Film Awards.
Fun Fact
The production team intentionally designed the crime scenes to be comically absurd, with body parts found in humorous, yet unsettling, locations related to romance.
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