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When Mom Becomes a Murderer (2024)
The Ultimate Smother Mother
It is not a good idea to be close to Mrs. Marion Bevon when one is standing on the edge of a cliff.
Marion's daughter Eleanor (Ellie) is about to graduate from high school. One of her classmates, Nancy Meyers, is pushed off Gibb's Lookout and tumbles to her death. Marion is the high school counselor who has recently been placed on leave after a complaint was filed by Nancy. Marion's necklace is found at the crime scene.
Later in the film, Marion and Ellie go for a hike in the mountains for some mother-daughter bonding. At one point, Ellie approaches the edge of a cliff with Marion directly in back of her. The dramatic tension is gripping.
One has to feel for poor Ellie Bevan. Her father is the high school principal. And her mother is the school's "counselor." She might be a good counselor, but as a mom, she is a total control freak.
Another reviewer on this site indicated that her husband turned his nose up at this film. But after leaving the room, he returned, drawn to Ellie's story like a moth to a light bulb. You too must tune in to learn the true story of the ultimate smother mother.
A Model Murder (2024)
Klassy Kara is #1!
Kara Woods in an erstwhile internet "model" and influencer. She is also an aspiring actress who never gets a call for a bona fide acting audition. With her career stalled, she suddenly finds herself talking into her computer while confronted by a stalker.
It was preposterous to think that this struggling model with the user name of "Klassy Kara" would be residing in a multi-million-dollar mansion in the Hollywood hills.
Another shortcoming of the film was that the villain was identified so early that the action became predictable and strained. For example, how did the sinewy Cody get the drop on the hulky athlete Gabriel and pummel him in the Locomotive night club?
The actors appeared to have a great time in chewing the scenery in this outlandish melodrama. The two L. A. detectives added a snarky touch, including the moment they ordered a SWAT team to break into Kara's home and arrest her! The best line in the film was spoken by the female detective who, in the climactic scene with Kara disrobing in her bedroom, was wondering what clues in the case would soon be "revealed."
My Son's Deception (2024)
Eyes Wide Shut
Maria Dawes is a widow struggling to keep her restaurant ("Moments") in operation. Without informing her son Jackson, she squanders his college fund that has been saved due to the efforts of his late father Harry. Maria also snoops in Jackson's sports bag to discover a strange animal mask.
The mask has been worn by Jackson at a high brow club called the Blue Fox. While it is never made explicit what transpires at the club, the activities are likely similar to the kinky escapades of Stanley Kubrick's film "Eyes Wide Shut."
Young Jackson takes away large stashes of cash from donning the mask and "entertaining" older women. But unlike the Kubrick film, we are never treated to any of the intimacies. We only know that the following day at practice, the young soccer star Jackson is exhausted from his "work" at the club.
A problem with the film was that the characters were not likable. The action was predictable, and there was a sloppy final confrontation in the production values. The "climax" was nothing like the shenanigans that typically occur at the Blue Fox parties. Rather, the choreography was dreadful in a mad chase around the facility with multiple vases cracked over the skull of the villain.
The film either needed an outrageous over-the-top style appropriate to the unusual dramatic material, or more carefully developed realism in the action that stretched credibility from start to finish.
Secret Life of a Sorority Girl (2024)
Hellooooooo, Dolly!!!
Cheryl Collins is the "Teacher of the Year" in math. But she chooses to earn some extra money by taking a side job as a pole dancer!
Actually, Ms. Collins is on an undercover mission to discover the whereabouts of her missing 18-year-old daughter Ashley, who lost her college scholarship and began working the pole at the Pegasus Club.
The mom came to be known as "Miss Bookworm" in her stage persona at the club. One of the best characters in the film was the "madam" supervisor of the dancers, named Dolly. It turns out that Dolly has a son who is a student in Cheryl's high school math class. The film abounds with coincidences like this one.
There was a wild, over-the-top approach to the drama with a jaw-dropping ending that included a mother-and-daughter "duo" performed privately for a couple of VIPs. The film is worth the watch for this highly entertaining "climax." There is no cover charge, but tips are welcomed for the pole dancers.
Killer Design (2022)
The Wrong Assistant
This film was built around the formula of the Lifetime film series of "The Wrong _________ ." The structure of these films is that of a trusting and gullible soul who makes an error in judgment in letting an individual into one's life who turns out to be a complete psycho.
In this case, Jodi Shaw is a talented interior designer who is saved from a mugging by young Wendy Richards. Jodi buys Wendy coffee, gives her a job, and allows her to move into her palatial San Francisco home. Her largesse should have ended with the coffee.
Jodi's friends attempt to warn her about disturbing elements of Rachel. But the unsuspecting Jodi does not pay heed. As a result, her friends start dropping like flies.
The film was successful in developing a strong central character in Jodi, who was a model of kindness and charity. But the screenplay was untidy in resolving all of the plot strands. It was never clear if Jodi's wayward fiancé Eric ever woke up from his coma. And the viewer was left in the dark about the fate of Jodi's bestie Monica, who was clobbered on the head with a wine bottle.
There was some nice footage of San Francisco in the transitional scenes. But it was never believable that Jodi's modest job as an interior designer would have permitted her to purchase a home in the city by the bay that rivaled that of William Randolph Hearst.
Trigger Warning (2024)
Elvis Has Left the Building ... Finally!
In a shack in East Tupolo, Mississippi, there were twins born to Gladys and Vernon Presley. The boys' names were Jesse Garon and Elvis Aaron. Little Jesse Garon died in infancy, and Elvis Aaron had to carry on the Presley legacy. This film follows a quite different path in tracing the story of the brothers Jesse and Elvis Swann.
While there was a good central character in "Trigger Warning" with the multi-talented Parker, the film as a whole was disappointing. Much of the action was strained and unconvincing. There was also so much corruption from the military, political, and law enforcement spheres that the credibility was again stretched to the limit.
Jessica Alba was good in the role of Parker. But there were too many false endings and nothing redeeming in this dismal and unpleasant action film.
The opening scene was a violent action sequence occurring in Syria. But the scenes on the American homefront were even more violent and depressing for poor Parker. At least by the end, Elvis at long last has left the building!
The Neighbor Who Saw Too Much (2024)
She's a Good Little Detective!
Young Hayley is much more than the quintessential nosy neighbor. Instead, she is a great amateur sleuth who is relentless in seeking the truth about the handsome man next door.
There was good dramatic tension in the relationship of Hayley and Jason. The screenplay was successful in maintaining the possibility that Hayley was mistaken about the charming neighbor. While the clues were adding up, there was at the same time the absence of definitive proof.
There was also a good bonding of Hayley with her older sister Diane. The two young women were in recovery from the death of their mother. It turns out that they will be brought together in their contrasting experiences of their mysterious neighbor.
The performances were first-rate, and there was a good variety of locations, along with crisp direction.
This was a good "guilty pleasure" type film.
American Exit (2019)
Flat and Slow-Paced Road Pic
Despite the good performances, "American Exit" was a sluggish and depressing film.
The overall portrait of the American family was utterly pathetic as apparent in multi-generational dysfunction. Charlie has not seen his son Leo in years. Yet, he suddenly shows up and takes the kid on a trip to Mexico. It appears that the father is "using" the kid for his own purposes in the heist of a million-dollar painting.
It was unclear why the concerned mother of Leo never called the police when her son was kidnapped. There were other major lapses in the logic of the film, such as the moment when one of the villains is shot by the kid, yet miraculous recovers to continue the pursuit.
It is not even clear what the can do with a stolen painting. The film as a whole was pointless and especially unpleasant.
The Girl with No Name (2024)
"Honey, I'm Home!"
It is homecoming for Fiona Mitchelson, who has returned to the little town where she grew up. She is now the host of a successful podcast in tackling true crime cold cases. She will be discovering the subject of her next podcast due to her visit to her home town.
Fiona immediately probes a mysterious unsolved death of a little girl that has for decades baffled the local authorities. When her beloved mentor Raphael, the retired sheriff, dies under suspicious circumstances, Fiona commits to solving his demise, as well as that of "the girl with no name."
The film included a number of shocking surprises with the cornerstone of her investigation centering on a local vintner, Marcus Holt and the significance of the letters T. H. As it turns out, T. H. was Marcus's father, Thomas Holt, a predator who exploited many unfortunate local women. The character Vicki residing in the local trailer park will be one of the key victims interviewed by Fiona. But other strands of this dark story will lead Fiona down an even darker path to her dear mother Cecily.
The best line in the film was spoken by Fiona's bestie, Daisy, who blundered into a room and addressed Marcus as "Honey." This was a turning point when two generations of depraved vintners would be exposed for the sociopaths that they are.
"Gabby" Kabby Borders is quickly becoming one of our favorite Lifetime actresses. Here, she convincing plays an amateur sleuth, who also has a soft spot in her heart when she reignites an old relationship with her high school flame, Dr. Joe.
This film is highly recommend for viewers who enjoy unexpected twists and turns and melodramatic moments, such as the one that places a new spin on the expression, "Honey, I'm home!"
Land of Bad (2024)
Bombs Away!
"Land of Bad" included some stunning photography and extremely graphic action sequences. The setting is Southeast Asia, presumably in the Philippines. But it was never clear who were the antagonists and what sort of war was taking place, other than more pointless American adventurism abroad.
The action primarily concerned a daring rescue mission in the jungle. But it was confusing that the arch villain appeared to be from Yemen!
Russell Crowe was good as the specialist in communications, who formed a bond with "Playboy," the nickname for the protagonist assigned to the rescue mission. The glue that held the film together were the two patriots engaged often in mundane conversation about their shared home in Ohio.
There was good dramatic tension and an especially compelling ending sequence. Much technical expertise went into this film that could be a classic in the genre of war movies. The only question is: what on earth was the war all about?
My Kidnapped Son (2024)
What's It All About, Alfie?
Actress Sarah Smyth was excellent in the role of the desperate Catherine Greene, who has just been released from prison. She was found guilty in the manslaughter of her baby boy, Alfie. From the very outset, the question on everyone's mind is: What's it all about, Alfie? The race is now on for Catherine to discover the truth.
It was never fully explained how Catherine could have been convicted of murder when there was no body and no murder weapon. Her child simply disappeared. It didn't help that Catherine's wayward husband Matt was not present at the time because he had apparently stolen a car, a beautiful Mustang, that was apparently more important than the well-being of his child.
Natasha, the matron of the halfway house where Catherine resides did not not seem entirely supportive of Catherine's rehabilitation. But nothing can compare to the stern and formidable Miriam, Catherine's parole officer and a figure who would be at home with some of Dickens' most nefarious characters.
In Catherine' quest to find little Alfie, the film moves to a climax that is operatic in scope. The principal aria is sung by Stephanie Bowles, a pitiful creature manipulated by her diabolical parents. By the end, no less that four of the characters are led away in handcuffs.
A touching denouement occurred by the lake where mother and child relive the moments when a special shawl called "a hug in every stitch" conveyed the essence of this maudlin film.
Identity Thief (2013)
Miss Dawn Budgie
"Identity Thief" began with an over-the-top style that was neither credible nor funny when the identity of Sandy Patterson in Colorado is stolen by "Diana," a con artist in Florida.
But the film shifted into a different style in the "road show" when Sandy and Diana drive from Florida to Colorado, where presumably, she will be prosecuted for identity theft.
There was some snappy dialogue and good comic bits, especially with the appearance of "Big Chuck." The transformation of Diana into "Dawn Budgie" was also very polished with nice style effected by actress Melissa McCarthy.
The film may not be suitable for everyone's tastes. But the family scene at the end was thoughtful, and there was a touching camaraderie between McCarthy and Jason Bateman.
A good, overall ensemble effort!
A Widow Seduced (2024)
The Woodchipper
Kellie Gibson is a widow longing to meet Mr. Wonderful who will open a new chapter in her life. When she meets Dan Smith on a dating ap, she believes that she has found her man!
Of course, from the outset, it is clear that Dan is a sleazy scammer. At their first date, Kellie's brother Jack is immediately suspicious of the charmer entering his sister's life. Jack's questioning and ruthless probing of Dan over dinner was priceless.
There was just the right element of camp in this story that could have been overly serious in exposing a psychopathic killer. The most outrageous choice was to make the predator Dan a skilled woodchipper in the disposal of his victims.
There were some nicely developed characters and good twists in the screenplay. A catalyst for the action was the sudden appearance of a trio of characters in the mode of "Charlie's Angels" to come to the rescue of Kellie, who was incredibly slow in figuring out the true nature of the man of her dreams.
Murder in the Mirror (2000)
Married to a Stranger
One of our favorite actresses, Miss Jane Seymour, stars in this made-for-television mystery. Miss Seymour plays Dr. Mary Kost Richland, who pulled herself up by her bootstraps to marry a distinguished psychiatrist and start her own successful practice.
When Dr. Richland is murdered, Dr. Mary becomes the prime suspect and the object of contempt of an overzealous detective. The race is now on for Dr. Mary to prove her innocence before she is incarcerated.
The most intriguing relationship in the film was that of Dr. Mary and a prostitute named Rita. It turns out that the exceedingly insecure husband has been unfaithful to Dr. Mary. His solicitation of Rita, who resembles Dr. Mary, was one of the fetishes of the deeply troubled husband.
The film's action was carried effectively by Miss Seymour. While the ending was wild and melodramatic, the film nonetheless offered a good character study in the ambitious and dedicated Dr. Mary.
Alone (2020)
One Very Strong Woman
Although the pacing was slow in places, "Alone" was a suspenseful and especially well acted thriller.
Jessica is still in recovery from the loss of her husband, who took his own life. She has started smoking again. And, now, she has loaded up a U-Haul and sets off to start a new chapter in her life.
Unfortunately, Jess moves from the frying pan to the fire when she is stalked on the back roads by a complete psychopath. Drugged and locked in a remote cabin, the instincts for survival kick in. Now, the film becomes the hunter and the hunted through the wilderness.
There were outstanding performances from the two leads and excellent cinematography. The beauty of the forest was contrasted with the depravity of the deranged killer, a "family man" leading a dual life as violent lunatic. But, on this occasion, he met his match with one very strong woman.
A Mother's Intuition (2023)
Toni is Skillful with a Hammer & Chisel
Toni Lane is a talented sculptor who can handle a hammer and chisel with the best of them. The hammer was wielded especially well on Toni's abusive father when she clocked him on the head, turning him into a vegetable residing for life in a wheel chair. Toni truly has some skills. Even the name Rodin is raised by way of comparison.
The film got off to a rocky start when it was mentioned that Toni's prowess as a sculptor is so great that she may even be "sculpting Kamala." Really??? Why would a sculpture of Kamala be anything but a blemish on Toni's resume?
To listen to Kamala speak, one invariably becomes nauseous. This is the woman whose early career was boosted by unsavory conduct in moving up the ladder in San Francisco politics. Her role at the national level has been nothing but a disgrace.
The film then degenerated into a preposterous story of how Toni's baby was intentionally switched at the hospital by the white obstetricians, Drs. Zarada and Snyder, who conspired to rectify a botched delivery by stealing Toni's baby and replacing her healthy infant with a stillborn.
Despite the good performances, the film was utterly disappointing in its promotion of a broken and now thoroughly disgraced progressive agenda that is destined for the dust heap of history.
7th Secret (2022)
Secrets of the Red Room
Something is missing in the marriage of Marissa Kelley. It doesn't take long to learn what she needs. The only clueless soul is her husband Kris, an aspiring DA and law-and-order man in Philadelphia, who can't figure out that Marissa needs a good spanking.
This was a "50 Shades of Grey"-style film that led Marissa into a bizarre relationship with "Slade," the owner of the Club Corporal. The name means "corporal punishment," and Marissa great awakening takes place in the "red room."
It was difficult to buy into almost everything about this film, especially the bizarre demands made on Marissa by the jealous wife of Slade. She would appear to be giving Marissa carte blanche to the red room.
The scenes in the Club Corporal lapsed into comedy. Marissa did not need Slade. She needed a good psychologist.
Oppenheimer (2023)
A Big Hollywood Dud!
"Oppenheimer" is in the tradition of Hollywood history films that struggle mightily in building a drama around a central historical figure, but fail to present the truth about a significant moment in history.
In attempting to piece together the complex life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the filmmakers relied on cameo performances of star actors that bore no resemblance to the real people. Pull up a photo of the obsese Leslie Groves and see if it has the slightest resemblance to Matt Damon.
There was also a sleazy element to the film in the depiction of Oppenheimer's love life. The over-the-top inquisitors grilling Oppenheimer in government committees were also unconvincing. The harassment against him was trivialized in the film with the focus on Lewis Strauss as Oppenheimer's oppressor. The film unsuccessfully conveyed the climate of the McCarthy era.
Murray's performance was a standout. But the Sam Waterston version from the 1980s is in many ways a superior biographical portrayal.
Kai Bird, the author of "American Prometheus" was involved in the screenplay of "Oppenheimer." But it is all too apparent in the production that book was better than the film.
Madame Web (2024)
Fifty Shades of Venom
One of our favorite Grade "B" actresses, Dakota Johnson, is the lead in a super-heroine film about spiders. Dakota's character, Cassie Webb, is infused with the magic spider venom at birth that gives her the clairvoyant powers that evolve into "Super Spider."
The main thread in this web is Cassie taking under her wing and grooming three young super-spiders of the future: Anya, Mattie, and Julia. The three homeless girls take a liking to Cassie, who grooms them by confronting and destroying the evil "capitalist," Ezekiel Sims, who stole the magical spider in Peru and murdered Cassie's mother.
The action and special effects were not spectacular, but the characters were nicely developed. Cassie's original identity as a paramedic was enhanced by her skills in predicting the future and saving lives.
The critics have been awfully hard on "Madame Webb," which was a good popcorn film with no pretensions other than to develop the theme of fifty shades of venom.
Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story (2024)
Not a "Kiss Me, Kait"
The filmmakers were successful in carefully researching a current event and devising a well-developed script for the bizarre Texas murder that was the result of a triangulated love relationship among Kaitlin "Kait" Armstrong, Colin Strickland, and Moriah "Mo" Wilson.
It was most unfortunate that the unsuspecting Moriah was caught up in the dysfunctional relationship of Kaitlin and Colin. Colin and Moriah were both "gravel racers" with a great deal in common. Kaitlin sensed that she was the odd person out, and she flew into a jealous stupor.
One of the most interesting secondary characters was Colin's best friend Mark. In one of the key moments in the film, Mark tells Colin, "You set this train in motion." Indeed, Colin did not have the courage to break off his relationship with Kaitlin. And he never seemed to grasp the extent of her "neediness," nor her potential for violence.
The film never lost sight of the senseless loss of life that occurred due to an unhinged woman. There was the danger of lapsing into an over-the-top "Taming of the Shrew," or its spin-off, "Kiss Me, Kate." Instead, the film relentlessly faced the subject matter down to the minute details of how Kaitlin was even unfit as a yoga instructor, due to the "energy" she was transmitting to students looking for an experience of peacefulness.
Along with the excellent screenplay, the actors excelled in finding depth to their characters, especially the deeply insecure and neurotic Kaitlin. She was not merely up against a biological time clock; she was herself a ticking time bomb about to explode.
The trial was skillfully presented in fragments by the filmmakers. Kaitlin's attorney could not offer the jury a plausible explanation for why his client fled to Costa Rica where she paid for rhinoplasty. Kaitlin's defense was so weak that it was surprising that she passed up a plea deal. Instead, she will be leading prison yoga sessions for the next ninety years.
Danger in the Dorm (2024)
Come to Brighton University to Study Criminology!
Students come to Brighton University in order to get stupid. In the case of the besties, Kathleen Roberts and Becky Swafford, the two young women not only lose brain cells, but one of them loses her life.
After poor Becky is surprised in her dorm room and murdered, the police casually announce that it was an isolated incident and there is no cause for alarm. Then, Tammy Bennett is clocked on the head with a brick and is put into a coma. That is when everyone goes into the panic mode.
Detective Jessica Harken and Dean Carigan are hopeless in solving the crime. Instead, it is up to young Kathleen who, against the wishes of her caring mother, mobilizes the community and eventually apprehends the psychopath.
"Danger in the Dorm" was a "by-the-numbers" killer-on-the-loose film. With the exception of Kathleen and Becky, the characters were unpleasant, especially the males.
A school like Brighton would probably cost at least $50,000 per year, possibly more with the luxurious and dangerous dorm rooms. There is very little in the way of academics at the institution that appears to focus on "clubs" and the social life.
Dean Carigan's lectures in pre-law were exceptionally dry. But who needs classes, when Brighton University provides a genuine laboratory for criminology!
The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021)
Jenny and Her Boot
This was an old-fashioned British romance with very little "shagging."
There is a double plot with the journalist Ellie Hawroth coming across love correspondence between "J" and "Boot." The "J" turns out to be Jennifer Sterling, who adulterously interacted with the love of her life, Anthony "Boot" O'Hare.
The two plot strands converge effectively, and to boot, the journalist even gets a love interest of her own in the archivist Rory. Finally, the complications and hurdles are surmounted, and two happy couples end this heartwarming and endearing story filled with a strong dose of British "reserve."
Shailene Woodley was excellent as Jenny, and Felicity Jones was also good as the reporter turned into matchmaker. Best supporting actor goes to the cat named Diesel.
The Clovehitch Killer (2018)
The Phony Leader of Troop #22
Don Burnside, a handyman by trade and a good family man, is living a lie. This stylish and well-crafted film slowly exposes truth about a psychopath and serial killer.
The intriguing focus of the film was the father-son relationship of Don and sixteen-year-old Tyler. The son senses that his dad is living a secret life, and begins to expose the horrific truth. The mom brushes off her husband's private life, musing to Tyler, "your father has hobbies." But the father senses that the young man is on to him. A cat-and-mouse psychological battle ensues.
One of the best characters in the film was Kassi, the young woman who obsesses over the so-called Clovehitch killer. Eventually, it is revealed that Kassi's mother was one of his victims.
Stylistically, the film was inventively structured when it doubled back on the action and offered a protracted flashback sequence. The quick-thinking Kassi was helpful in tracking the movements of Don, leading to the final confrontation.
The film was grounded in the mythical context of the tragedy of Oedipus. The father-son dynamic was filled with dramatic tension, culminating in the most shocking moment when the father attempted to shoot his son. An effective epilogue closed out the tragedy with a phony eulogy of the son to the father, the fearless leader of troop #22.
My Husband's Killer Affair (2024)
Cain and Abel Story
It is as old as the Book of Genesis: a tale of two brothers, one good and one rotten. In this film, it is not Cain and Abel, but Carlton and Will.
Will and Michelle Clark are a lovely couple with a wonderful young daughter, Lucy. But Will's brother Carlton is the bad seed, the Hunter Biden-like reprobate of the Clark clan.
Carlton will stop at nothing to take over Will's role in the family business built by their rock solid father Richard. Carlton, who dated Michelle in college, wants to usurp Will's role as husband. It is difficult to imagine Carlton as a loving spouse and caring papa to little Lucy.
In Carlton's diabolical plan, young Melissa Juneau is exploited as the nanny, who seduces Will and goes under cover in the Clark household. Melissa is blackmailed by Carlton, who is manager of a nursing facility for Melissa's dear mother. He will stop at nothing to ruin his brother.
The film was a by-the-numbers "psycho on the loose" film. The good values of the Clarks are pitted against the evil doings of Carlton. There were some moments that lapsed into comedy, such as the sadistic glee of Carlton when his father dies of a heart attack. And there was a wild climactic scene with the quick-thinking Michelle devising a "bait and switch" routine to undermine the dastardly plans of the family's bad seed. It is a credit to the actors that they were able to keep a strait face during some of these scenes. Some of the outtakes should have been included at the end.
Gaslit by My Husband: The Morgan Metzer Story (2024)
It's No Fun to Be Gaslit
Morgan Metzer married a man named Rodney, who seemed charming and loving when they first dated in high school. The couple suffered a tragedy when their first born died shortly after delivery. There ensued the joyous birth of twins for this beautiful family. Then, the nightmare began for Morgan.
The therapy leader of Morgan's group described the personality profile of a "narcissist." But Rodney's condition was much different from that of a narcissist. Even the term "gaslighting" apparent in the film's title does not convey the pathology of a borderline personality prone to excessive physical and psychological acts of terror against a spouse. Rodney could turn on a time to the degree he could be characterized with split personality.
Morgan came to be a victim of the Stockholm Syndrome, identifying with her tormentor and losing autonomy. When Rodney pushes her down the stairs, she comes to believe that she pushed him. Morgan's quick-thinking friend Nicole recognizes the dysfunction and helps Morgan to snap out of it.
The actress playing Morgan was outstanding in her portrayal of a talented interior designer and a good mom. The film was also successful in developing the progressive neurosis of Rodney, leading to the moment when Morgan could not tolerate any more abuse.
The film was well-scripted and well-acted by the cast. It was a disturbing domestic tragedy. One can only feel empathy for the real Morgan Metzer.