The defence The Auteur Devotee
“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver
TV Movie · Mystery · Crime · 2020
During her birthday celebration, Tess and Logan find themselves swept up in a world that isn't always what it seems when the headlining magician at the Magic Manor winds up dead.
Movie details
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver
2020 TV Movie · Mystery · Crime 1h 25m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
8.0 / 10
Community rating
During her birthday celebration, Tess and Logan find themselves swept up in a world that isn't always what it seems when the headlining magician at the Magic Manor winds up dead.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Jonathan Wright
Written by
Gregg Rossen · Brian Sawyer · Cecily Rhett · Kathryn Rhett
Lacey Chabert
Tess Harper
Brennan Elliott
Logan O'Connor
Barbara Niven
Aunt Candace
John Kapelos
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Genevieve Kang
Josephine
Steve Belford
Reed
Noam Jenkins
The Amazing Alistair
Court is in session
Put Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver 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.