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A Touch of Scandal
Katherine Gilvey is a comely councilwoman, whose campaign for Attorney General is being managed by her ambitious, but cold-hearted husband Benjamin, which takes a turn when photographs surface of her liasion with a male prostitute, who used to be a law client of hers, and has now turned up dead. Also is a note telling her to withdraw from the campaign or the photos will be made public. Investigating on her own, Katherine's suspects to the idenity of the blackmailer are: a shadowy power broker, a charismatic minister, an activist priest, or even her own husband.
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Plot Summary
A successful fashion photographer finds her life unraveling when she becomes the target of a dangerous stalker. As the harassment escalates, she must confront her past and fight for her survival against an unseen threat. The film explores themes of obsession, paranoia, and the fragility of perceived safety.
Critical Reception
A Touch of Scandal received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to a predictable plot and a lack of suspense, though some performances were noted. Audiences were generally unimpressed by the film's attempts at a psychological thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Jaclyn Smith's committed performance.
Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired thriller plot.
Lacked genuine suspense and originality.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests the film was an underwhelming thriller that failed to deliver on its suspenseful premise.
Fun Fact
Despite the thriller elements, 'A Touch of Scandal' was originally developed with the intention of being a more straightforward drama.
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