Mystery Woman: Mystery Weekend
Mystery Woman: Mystery Weekend

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Mystery Woman: Mystery Weekend

2005
Movie
120 min
English

She's an avid mystery lover and bookseller, for whom crime has been comfortably confined to the pages of her favorite novels-until a real-life murder turns a weekend of fun and games into a chilling whodunit...

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: David S. CassGenres: Mystery, Crime, TV Movie

Plot Summary

Journalist Samantha "Sam" Kinison travels to a remote mountain lodge for a weekend retreat with her estranged father. However, the relaxing getaway turns sinister when one of the guests is found murdered, and a blizzard traps everyone inside with the killer. Sam must use her investigative skills to uncover the truth before the murderer strikes again.

Critical Reception

As a made-for-television mystery film, 'Mystery Woman: Mystery Weekend' received a generally positive reception, particularly from audiences who enjoy cozy mysteries and character-driven narratives. Critics noted its formulaic yet engaging plot and the lead performance by Kellie Martin.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyable, lighthearted mystery suitable for a relaxed viewing.

  • Kellie Martin delivers a charming performance as the amateur sleuth.

  • The isolated setting and blizzard add effective tension to the whodunit plot.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers appreciating the classic mystery elements and the familiar comfort of a TV movie format. The film is often cited as a pleasant, engaging watch for fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

This film is part of the 'Mystery Woman' series, which features actress Kellie Martin as amateur sleuth Samantha Kinison, solving various crimes throughout the series.

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