Murder and Cocktails

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Murder and Cocktails
Murder and Cocktails poster.jpg
Release poster
Directed byHenry Barrial
Written byRon Jackson
Produced byRon Jackson
Starring
CinematographyJohn Paul DeFazio
Edited byJill D'Agnenica
Music byArchie Thompson
Production
company
905 Productions
Distributed byVision Films
Release date
  • January 23, 2024 (2024-01-23)(VOD)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$75,000

Murder and Cocktails, also known as Cocktails with Nick and Lana, is a 2024 American murder mystery film directed by Henry Barrial and written by Ron Jackson. The film stars Jason Bernardo, Jessicah Neufeld, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Ricardo Molina and Lucy Boryer.

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Plot

A couple hosts cocktail parties to find out who murdered one of their neighbors.

Cast

Production

Jackson was inspired by Nick and Nora Charles in The Thin Man . Principal photography took place in Jackson's Little Italy, San Diego condominium. The film was made for $75,000. [1]

Release

The film was released on January 23, 2024 and was distributed by Vision Films. [2]

Reception

Bobby LePire at Film Threat scored the film a 9.5 out of 10. [3] Mike Haberfelner at (Re)search My Trash said it is "a great watch, not only for whodunit fans." [4] Rebecca Cherry at Film Carnage scored it 5 out of 10 and said the film "had a good idea but the execution lacks style." [5]

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References

  1. Accomando, Beth (December 29, 2023). "How to make a movie in your living room". KPBS Public Media . Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  2. "MURDER AND COCKTAILS: A Gripping Murder Mystery Set to Premiere on Digital Platforms January 23rd". Britflicks. December 16, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  3. LePire, Bobby (January 8, 2024). "Murder And Cocktails Featured, Reviews Film Threat". Film Threat . Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  4. Haberfelner, Mike (January 9, 2024). "Murder and Cocktails - Cocktails with Nick and Lana - (re)Search my Trash". Search My Trash. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
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