- Film Review
- Reviewed By Sloan Freer
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2 out of 5
A town called Innocence proves to be a deadly hotbed of secrets, lies and old family feuds in this pedestrian Deep South potboiler based on the Nora Roberts bestseller. Combining unconvincing romance with a clumsy whodunnit, it sees burnt-out concert violinist Gabrielle Anwar become dangerously entangled in a serial-killer case when she falls for privileged local lothario - and prime suspect - Colin Egglesfield, after moving into her late grandmother's house. Clichés abound as a rushed and far too convenient love affair takes centre stage, minimising the impact of the rising body count and obligatory (though transparent) red herrings. There's a sprinkling of tension when the murderer's finally unmasked, but poor pacing and ridiculously melodramatic performances ultimately ensure an unsatisfactory climax.
Plot Summary
Mystery thriller starring Gabrielle Anwar. Musician Caroline Waverly returns to her home town and is soon befriended by wealthy neighbour Tucker Longstreet. But the quiet life that Caroline sought is shattered when a serial killer begins to stalk the town and Tucker is on the suspect list.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Caroline Waverly
- Gabrielle Anwar
- Tucker Longstreet
- Colin Egglesfield
- Sheriff Burke
- Pancho Demmings
- Agent Matthew Burns
- Andrew W Walker
- Josie Longstreet
- Jud Tylor
- Susie
- Jennifer Taylor
- Bobby Lee
- Drew James
- Toby March
- Antonio D Charity
- Edda Lou Hatinger
- Kym Jackson
- Austin Hatinger
- Ed Lauter
- Della Duncan
- Shirley Jones
Crew
- Director
- Peter Markle
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