Murder at the Mardi Gras
Murder at the Mardi Gras

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Murder at the Mardi Gras

1978
Movie
100 min
English

A bubble-brained Philadelphia waitress witnesses a murder during the Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans and finds herself stalked by the killer.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Harry FalkGenres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective is called to New Orleans to investigate a series of murders occurring during the Mardi Gras festivities. As he delves deeper into the vibrant and chaotic atmosphere of the celebration, he uncovers a sinister plot that goes beyond a simple spree of violence. The detective must race against time to identify the killer before more lives are lost amidst the revelry.

Critical Reception

Murder at the Mardi Gras was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed to positive reception, primarily noted for its atmospheric setting and suspenseful plot. While it capitalized on the popular Mardi Gras theme, some critics found its mystery elements to be somewhat predictable, though the performances were generally well-regarded.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative New Orleans setting during Mardi Gras.

  • Competent mystery plot with suspenseful moments.

  • Performances are a strong point, particularly from the lead.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this made-for-television movie is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Despite being a made-for-television movie, it was noted for attempting to capture the authentic atmosphere of the New Orleans Mardi Gras.

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