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A Boston detective investigates the mummified remains of six women, based on a novel by Lisa Gardner.

Director:

John Gray

Writers:

Janet Brownell (screenplay), Lisa Gardner (book)

Stars:

Carla Gugino, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Bridget Regan

Cast

Credited cast:
Carla Gugino	...	D.D. Warren
Mark-Paul Gosselaar	...	Alex Wilson
Bridget Regan	...	Annabelle Granger
Kevin Alejandro	...	Det. Bobby Dodge
Dana Michelle Gourrier	...	Detective #3
Jay Karnes	...	Charlie Marvin
Andrea Frankle	...	Catherine Gagnon
Omid Abtahi	...	Neil
Michelle Torres	...	Apartment Tenant
James DuMont	...	Ben
Glen Warner	...	Criminal
Brett Lapeyrouse	...	Kid #1
Geraldine Singer	...	Mrs. Petracelli
Ray Gaspard	...	Mr. Foster
John Neisler	...	John Barron

Storyline

A Boston detective investigates the mummified remains of six women, based on a novel by Lisa Gardner.

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Plot Keywords:

based on book

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Taglines:

Sometimes it takes the dead to help find the living.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 December 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Escondida

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stephanie Germain Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

User Reviews

Entertaining

I read the book before seeing the movie, and I am aware of the fact that the translation of a book into a movie is often a disappointment. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the adaptation of this book. I think it tries to keep the spirit of the book, even when there are some changes, and I really think they did their best to stick to the story and keep things into character. I actually did not know much about most actors, but they were cast well.

My impression was that this was a way to start a series based on D.D. Warren stories. I would like that. She appeared to be a witty, strong character. I think that Bobby was not portrayed as strong as he could be, because a lot of his background story was left out in this movie. I have to admit that some parts of the movie were a bit cheesy, or should I say old-fashioned, or (maybe worse) stereotype, but I could look past that because of the overall story.

My main criticism would be the use of the 'victim' Annabelle. In the book, she has a lot of first-person story, that is not really included in the movie now. Moreover, she appears to be a stronger personality in the book than in the movie. I personally believe that that is a missed opportunity, since they cast someone that could really play a believable strong but vulnerable personality to play Annabelle. Overall, I would recommend to watch this movie.