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Somewhere I saw that the film was based on a book, but I can't find the book. Oh wait; " 'Shattered' ' is adapted from 'The Shattered Fabergé Egg,' an autobiographical self-published novel by native Memphian Tonya Truitt." (From the Memphis Commercial Appeal 10-14-2016.)

It definitely reads like a true-crime book, though more of a mystery than a thriller. I watched it in fits and starts, so I had plenty of time to digest it. At times the music is schmaltzy and ridiculous, but there are a couple of country rockers and the initial jump blues at a cocktail party is really good - fits in with the Clarksdale setting. That's the John Clifton Blues Band.

Ah well, "Shattered" is worth spending some time on.

So, I hesitated on this one because it had the appearance of a made for tv BS movie, but I did like it and think it is slightly underrated for what it is. It is not necessarily any form of scary thriller, but it is a mystery of sorts and the main female character pulls it off. Anyone who has spent significant time in that part of the US will recognize the thickness of the mystery. The female lead is a better actress than expected. Worth the time spent watching it on this lazy day off I am treating myself to.

In no way was this a thriller. Hallmark makes better suspense movies than this. What a waste.

When you search for the soundtrack of this movie you can't find it anywhere! I wished it can be located in a easier way of locating it. There is a really beautiful song on this movie. I thought it was called your wanted. But I'm unable to find it!!

"Shattered," (2017). Directed by Natasha Kermani. Starring Ray Wise, Kate Burnett, and Tom Malloy. This film was obviously a labor of love! Produced as a humanitarian act and one which would be appreciated immeasurably by the one for whom it was intended. The direction was nuanced to perfection. Kate Burnett and Ray Wise nailed their characters, evoking emotion and body language to perfection. I do love a good puzzle and decoding a well done a contrario film. Thank you to the producer for bringing all the elements of this story to a superb film experience!