Cast
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Alison Sweeney
as Hannah Swensen
Cameron Mathison
as Detective Mike Kingston
Barbara Niven
as Delores Swensen
Gabriel Hogan
as Norman Rhodes
Lisa Durupt
as Andrea Todd
Johannah Newmarch
as Kimberly White
Toby Levins
as Bill Todd
Kyla Wise
as Luanne
Richard Keats
as Earl
Anita Brown
as Sarah Shamfield
Juliana Wimbles
as Lisa Herman
Ona Grauer
as Nancy Schmidt aka Dr. Love
Kirby Morrow
as Larry Jaeger
Farah Fath
as Courtney Miller
Colleen Winton
as Carrie Rhodes
Crew
Director
- Kristoffer Tabori
Writer
- Nancey Silvers
Producer
- Harvey Kahn
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Kristoffer Tabori brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2015, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery took approximately 7 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 84 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 125 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.
- The film contains approximately 1713 individual shots.
- The screenplay went through 14 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2015, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: November 15, 2015
- Runtime: 1h 24m
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