Murder in High Places

About This Movie

Murder in High Places is an intriguing blend of crime, drama, and mystery set against the backdrop of a quirky Colorado town. The film captures the tension between traditional values and a new-age mentality through its eccentric mayor, a writer with a hippie past. The pacing can feel a bit uneven at times, which adds to the film's offbeat charm. There's a palpable sense of atmosphere as the plot thickens with the sudden arrival of a dead body, which falls from the skylight, pushing the town's oddball characters into a web of suspense and dark humor. It’s a curious exploration of small-town dynamics and the strange ways of fate, not to mention the practical effects that give the murder scene a certain rawness that’s quite effective for the period.

Quirky character dynamicsPractical effects in the murder sceneMix of dark humor and suspense