Name: Murder In-Law
Genre: Thriller
Released: 2019-03-16
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Kristen Dalton, Mark Collier, Angie DeGrazia, AlexAnn Hopkins, John Sanderford

Murder In-Law

Claire has always loved her son Jim and her granddaughter Sydney, but struggles to connect with her daughter-in-law, Allison. When Allison announces a big job promotion that will relocate them far away, Claire's motherly instincts are pushed to an unsettling level where she will scheme, lie and even murder to keep her son and granddaughter from moving away.

Thriller

DirectorNigel Thomas

WriterChris Sivertson

StatusReleased

LanguageEnglish

Release DateMarch 16, 2019

Runtime1h 30m

r96sk

@r96sk

July 16, 20202/10

Horrific, and I don't say that lightly. 'Murder In-Law' is truly awful. It's interesting to note that this was released almost two months prior to 'Killer Grandma', also known as 'Killer In-Law'. That latter title is not the only similarity, as the majority of these films feels incredibly similar - perhaps an 'Antz'/'A Bug's Life' type of situation? I thoroughly enjoyed that other production, which tackles a similar premise but executes the plot way better; mainly thanks to Nana Visitor's performance. This misses a big performer, all of the acting is pretty poor and adds nothing. The writing et al. is just as bad. The characters act so stupidly, they all lack any awareness entirely. The whole viewing experience is painful, I was begging for the end credits from the very early stages, despite the short ~90 minute run time. Despite the dark nature of the story, the film shies away from most of the would-be entertaining/eye-catching moments. Like the concept? Check out 'Killer Grandma'. Otherwise, I'd suggest avoiding... unless you want to witness this in all its 'glory', of course.