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Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
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Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery

2023-12-16 · 90 min · ★ 5.7

Mystery · Comedy · Crime · Thriller · Horror

It's Christmas and Gemma has hired a lovely cottage in a quaint village. Terry spots that the village has a Santa competition, but things take a dark turn as competitors start being killed off in a host of warped and festive ways.

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Directors
Ed Bye
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Countries
United Kingdom
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Released

Top Cast

Johnny VegasJohnny VegasTerry
Sian GibsonSian GibsonGemma
Samuel AndersonSamuel AndersonSamual
Jack CarrollJack CarrollJim
Rosie CavalieroRosie CavalieroSusan
Anita DobsonAnita DobsonBella
Ed KearEd KearRobert
Martin KempMartin KempJohn
Terry MynottTerry MynottGavin
Clive RussellClive RussellDuncan
Robert WebbRobert WebbMartin
Rose Ayling-EllisRose Ayling-EllisCatherine
Peter DavisonPeter DavisonDavid
Sherrie HewsonSherrie HewsonPatricia
Jane HorrocksJane HorrocksAnnette
Lee MackLee MackWilly Watkins

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