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Deadly Illusions

5.0/10
TMDB359 votes
2021Original: English114 min

A bestselling female novelist, suffering from writer's block, hires an innocent young woman to watch over her twin children. As the novelist dangerously indulges in her new best seller, the line between the life she's writing and the one she's living becomes blurred.

Genres: Thriller, Drama
Cast: Kristin Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Greer Grammer, Shanola Hampton, Lora Martinez-Cunningham

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About Deadly Illusions

To write the perfect novel, she needed a touch of Grace.

Deadly Illusions (2021) is a film in the thriller, drama genres. Directed by Anna Elizabeth James. The cast includes Kristin Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Greer Grammer, Shanola Hampton.

Released
2021-03-18
Original language
English
Runtime
114 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Kiss and Tale Productions, Voltage Pictures
Writers
Anna Elizabeth James

Deadly Illusions cast & characters

Audience reviews

5.0/10 from 359 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Alunauwie

TMDB member review

Deadly Illusions presents an intriguing concept reminiscent of Shirley but falls short due to poor execution, numerous plot holes, and confusing lines between reality and imagination that dilute the main story. While the cinematography, camera work, and soundtrack are commendable, weak acting—especially Mary’s overly cheerful portrayal—and inconsistent storytelling undermine the film’s impact. Despite its potential,…

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Deadly Illusions presents an intriguing concept reminiscent of Shirley but falls short due to poor execution, numerous plot holes, and confusing lines between reality and imagination that dilute the main story. While the cinematography, camera work, and soundtrack are commendable, weak acting—especially Mary’s overly cheerful portrayal—and inconsistent storytelling undermine the film’s impact. Despite its potential, the movie struggles with shallow dialogue and a lack of clear narrative focus, leaving viewers unsatisfied and craving a stronger, more coherent thriller. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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What is Deadly Illusions about?

A bestselling female novelist, suffering from writer's block, hires an innocent young woman to watch over her twin children. As the novelist dangerously indulges in her new best seller, the line between the life she's writing and the one she's living becomes blurred.

Who stars in Deadly Illusions?

Kristin Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Greer Grammer, Shanola Hampton, Lora Martinez-Cunningham, Grayson Berry. See the cast cards above for character names.

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