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Mystery Junction
A crime writer is called into action when his train journey is punctuated by a piercing scream and a missing murder suspect.
Director: Michael McCarthy
Overview
Crime writer Larry Gordon’s peaceful train journey is disturbed by a piercing scream. When it’s discovered the guard has been mugged and a murder suspect is one of the passengers, Gordon finds himself experiencing a serious case of life imitating art.
Written and directed by the unheralded Ealing graduate Michael McCarthy, Mystery Junction is a brisk and enjoyable b-picture that offers commendable creativity for its low budget. TV veteran and regular supporting veteran Sydney Tafler also makes for an engaging lead as the sleuthing novelist.
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