"Pretty Little Dead Girl" (a.k.a., "Her Secret Killer") was an intricately crafted screenplay. It features a strong protagonist in young Emma Miller, whose life was saved by a heart transplant. Emma becomes obsessed with learning about her donor. In the process, she plays the role of Nancy Drew.
The major revelation that Emma learns is that her mysterious cousin, Constance Jones, bequeathed her heart at the time of her unexpected death. But when Emma attempts to learn the details, she is thwarted by her overprotective mother, Sharon. Slowly, Emma must piece together on her own the secret life of Constance and come to terms with the fact that her cousin was a murder victim.
One of the most interesting characters is Seth, the former boyfriend of Constance, who is equally flummoxed by the side of Constance he never knew. The pair of sleuths discover that Constance was having an affair with the powerful district attorney Peter Harken.
But while being a predator and adulterer, Harken does not appear to be a murderer. Thanks to the savvy Detective Roberts, the evidence from the 911 call and surveillance footage raises suspicions in this closed case. Roberts moves into action as an ally of Emma.
The film was especially well-photographed with interesting locations and camera angles. The pacing was brisk, and the final, surprise revelation was made credible based on the detailed development of the characters. At last, there will be answers to Emma's most pressing question, "Who are you, Constance?"
The major revelation that Emma learns is that her mysterious cousin, Constance Jones, bequeathed her heart at the time of her unexpected death. But when Emma attempts to learn the details, she is thwarted by her overprotective mother, Sharon. Slowly, Emma must piece together on her own the secret life of Constance and come to terms with the fact that her cousin was a murder victim.
One of the most interesting characters is Seth, the former boyfriend of Constance, who is equally flummoxed by the side of Constance he never knew. The pair of sleuths discover that Constance was having an affair with the powerful district attorney Peter Harken.
But while being a predator and adulterer, Harken does not appear to be a murderer. Thanks to the savvy Detective Roberts, the evidence from the 911 call and surveillance footage raises suspicions in this closed case. Roberts moves into action as an ally of Emma.
The film was especially well-photographed with interesting locations and camera angles. The pacing was brisk, and the final, surprise revelation was made credible based on the detailed development of the characters. At last, there will be answers to Emma's most pressing question, "Who are you, Constance?"