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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play
Mystery · TV Movie · Thriller · 2019
At a gathering of mystery and true crime fans, Aurora Teagarden’s nephew, Phillip, is accused of murder when an unplanned onstage blackout during the play in which he is performing ends, revealing Phillip holding the bloody knife that has just killed one of the other performers. 12th installment in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries
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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play
2019 Mystery · TV Movie · Thriller 1h 24m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
7.5 / 10
Community rating
At a gathering of mystery and true crime fans, Aurora Teagarden’s nephew, Phillip, is accused of murder when an unplanned onstage blackout during the play in which he is performing ends, revealing Phillip holding the bloody knife that has just killed one of the other performers. 12th installment in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Martin Wood
Written by
Jim Head · Michael Vickerman · Teena Booth
Candace Cameron Bure
Aurora Teagarden
Niall Matter
Nick Miller
Marilu Henner
Aida Teagarden
Lexa Doig
Sally Allison
Peter Benson
Det. Arthur Smith
Miranda Frigon
Lynn Smith
Dylan Sloane
Phillip Pifer
Court is in session
Put Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.