Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead (2019)

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Small-town New England professional wedding photographer Allie Adams finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery when the groom is suddenly shot and killed during the ceremonial first dance. Suspicion immediately turns towards Allie’s big brother Greg, the ex-boyfriend of the bride. Allie begins her own amateur investigation to clear Greg’s name, teaming up with Sam, the newest detective on the force.

Film Overview
"Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead" is a 2019 American-Canadian romantic crime film, directed by Ron Oliver. The film becomes part of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' "Picture Perfect Mysteries" franchise, an amazing couple-detective series, including a photographer and a private investigator. Alexa PenaVega stars as 'Allie Adams', an expert photographer. Carlos PenaVega, Alexa's real-life spouse, brings to life the function of 'Detective Sam Acosta', who is more of a by-the-book lawman.

Main Plot
The movie starts with Allie photographing a high-profile wedding event. Everything seems best until she finds the groom-- an entrepreneur who established an effective internet start-up, dead in his dressing space. Investigator Sam is contacted us to the scene to investigate, and coincidentally, he and Allie understood each other when they were kids. Her intrinsic interest and propensity for coming up with possible hints put her in the middle of the examination. This causes dynamic and in some cases clashing interactions between Allie and Detective Sam, particularly as she puts herself in risk to break the case.

Intricacies and Conflict
Allie finds the victim's widow exceptionally distressed and thinks nasty play, believing that the groom's business partner may be the offender. As Allie delves deeper into the secret, she stumbles upon a number of prospective suspects: a dissatisfied staff member, an estranged brother, and even the victim's other half, leaving Detective Sam to sift through her numerous suspicions to discover the real killer. As Allie and Sam grow closer to each other, the romantic stress in between them constructs.

Resolution
In the climax, Allie's 'sleuthing' leads her into direct conflict with the killer. Thankfully, Detective Sam pertains to her rescue in the nick of time. They eventually resolve the case together, proving the entrepreneur was undoubtedly killed, revealing an unanticipated twist focusing on business greed, betrayal, and a hidden secret. The climax likewise opens the possibilities of a budding romance between Allie and Sam. Despite the life-threatening circumstance, Allie's passion for crime-solving does not reduce, suggesting that she would continue to utilize her photography to help cases in the future.

Conclusion
"Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead" offers a delightful mix of suspense, romance, conflict, and humor set versus a murder mystery background. The movie takes the audience on an interesting flight of unveiling a murder secret, while simultaneously checking out the evolving relationship characteristics in between Allie and Sam. The movie brings suspense to the front seat while featuring a budding romance story in between the lead characters, ultimately leaving the audience with anticipation for the subsequent follow up.

Top Cast

  • Alexa PenaVega (small)
    Alexa PenaVega
    Allie Adams
  • Carlos PenaVega (small)
    Carlos PenaVega
    Sam Acosta
  • Trezzo Mahoro (small)
    Trezzo Mahoro
    Noah
  • Jon Cor (small)
    Jon Cor
    Greg Adams
  • Paul McGillion (small)
    Paul McGillion
    Nick Carlin
  • Pippa Mackie (small)
    Pippa Mackie
    Sarah Davis
  • Marci T. House (small)
    Marci T. House
    Chief Debra Dunn
  • Sunita Prasad (small)
    Sunita Prasad
    Maya
  • Beverley Elliott (small)
    Beverley Elliott
    May
  • Tiffany Mo (small)
    Tiffany Mo
    Beth
  • Keith MacKechnie (small)
    Keith MacKechnie
    Mr. Davis