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A Killer Party
When Varthur McArthur, the artistic director of a failing theater in Duluth, invites his troupe of disgruntled actors and collaborators to the first read of an “immersive murder mystery dinner party,” no one knew that he would be the victim. Or did they? Enter eager, determined, and untested Detective Justine Case. After sequestering the guests into separate rooms (because, you know, social-distancing), she gets down to finding out whodunnit, uncovering secret affairs, life-long grudges, backstage drama, and a lot of musical theater song and dance. Sifting through lies and red herrings and a truly baffling murder mystery script left by the deceased, Case vows to find the truth and secure her future as a great detective.
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Plot Summary
During a lockdown party, a group of influencers are targeted by a masked killer. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must band together to uncover the killer's identity and escape the deadly celebration.
Critical Reception
A Killer Party was released as a quarantine-produced musical horror-comedy, gaining attention for its timely theme and unique production method. While its low-budget nature and comedic tone were noted, it was generally seen as an entertaining and creative effort given the circumstances of its creation.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive and timely approach to filmmaking during a pandemic.
Noted for its blend of humor, horror, and musical numbers.
Acknowledged as a fun, albeit low-budget, genre flick.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, with actors filming their scenes on their own phones and submitting them to the director.
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