They Shoot Divas, Don't They?
They Shoot Divas, Don't They?

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They Shoot Divas, Don't They?

2002
Movie
82 min
English

Sloan McBride is an 1980s music star who is trying to hold on to her career. She hires Jenny as her assistant and Jenny seems to be the perfect employee. However, Jenny is actually planning her revenge because she blames Sloan for ruining her mother's career and causing her suicide.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Harry BasilGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A seemingly glamorous Hollywood party turns into a murder mystery when a famous actress is found dead. As the police investigate, they uncover a web of deceit, jealousy, and ambition among the remaining guests, all of whom have secrets to hide. The film follows the investigation as a detective works to piece together the events of the night and identify the killer before they strike again.

Critical Reception

This made-for-television movie received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and derivative nature. While some appreciated the ensemble cast's efforts, the film was generally seen as a formulaic and somewhat campy take on the murder mystery genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on tired Hollywood clichés and predictable twists.

  • While the cast tries to inject some life into the material, the script lacks originality.

  • A light, B-movie attempt at a murder mystery that doesn't quite hit the mark.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not readily available through aggregated Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a direct parody of the classic novel and film 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?'

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