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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries - A Very Foul Play (Series 1 - Episode 12) is a standard format Aurora Teagarden Mystery (AT), but this time not based in scenic Lawrenceton. The action is set in and around an out of town local theatre and an annual true crime & mystery conference.

I enjoyed it and I must note that the last 3 AT movies have been above the normal Hallmark family film quality threshold - with the action, dialogue and characterisations across the board being better and more believable in context. Though of course, Ro fighting back by jumping up to grab a hanging chain and swinging then kicking out at the assailant? Unrealistic fight action scene for a Hallmark film, let alone an AT movie - too dramatic and staged. First thing I did when the credit rolled was look for the stunt women. Yep.There they were. Real life situation, maybe yes, Hallmark no. Aurora acting almost like some kind of trained crime fighter or a seasoned private detective.

Outside of the Hallmark films walled garden, this movie would not rate highly at all, but in context, a much better level of presentation than normal. I could easily take or leave an Aurora Teagarden Mystery, but recently I have began to look forward to the next movie. Entertaining family movie fare with a little extra bite.

This Aurora Teagarden mystery takes place when the Candace Cameron Bure and the whole cast of the usual regulars all go to a planned trip to a mystery enthusiasts convention. The conference will open with a presentation of an original play with some of the conference participants in roles.

It all gets real when a cast member who was getting harassed by an ex earlier is stabbed on stage when the lights went out and suspicion falls on Aurora's cousin Dylan Sloane. Poor Sloane his character was kidnapped in an earlier mystery where he was introduced. He might consider staying away from cousin Aurora.

There's another murder and then the murderer makes the mistake of using Aurora in their scheme. You have to see how and why that was a big error.

Another good one from the Teagarden franchise.

Not a bad mystery. One of my favorite of the series. The setting of a play makes it more mysterious.

I am a little obsessed with this series. Not only do I love Candace Cameron, I Aurora Teagarden. I love the idealistic town, so pretty. The mountains add the perfect touch for that get cozy and settle in for a good mystery. Perfect blend of characters. Who are all mostly likeable & add that little bit extra. Not many could make being a librarian look this fun. Yes, there a lot of shows of this type on tv, but this one stands alone, shining as the best. It's always fun to try and guess who the killer is before ur becomes too obvious. Maybe it's just me and i am biast. However, not much makes me happier than knowing there is a new one on tv.

As noted by another reviewer, I can't figure out why Hallmark can't do a decent wig for its leading lady? I can only think it's the same wig maker that did the even worse job as on When Calls The Heart. Horrible.

But overall, an enjoyable whodunnit.