In so many films where the story has a lot of twists and turns, either the story has contrivances needed to create them, and they sometimes detract, rather than enhance, the overall presentation. As others have mentioned, the plot does keep one guessing and yet each aspect is believable. The Amish represent a very culture to view, and having lived for many years in an area with Amish, I feel their society was represented fairly, respectfully and accurately. (In looking-up her profile here, she is a real cutie - not entirely hidden in the film, but unavoidably dimmed by the nature of her character.Īs with very good movies like this one, the supporting characters and cast performances were excellent, as was, of course, the story. I had never heard of -Alison Pill, either, and her performance was equally well-done. Her performance here was outstanding, and she is a completely attractive presence. However, I may start ensuring I view it in the future. For example, based upon its ratings, I may be one of the few people in the country who has seen CSI very seldom, and I wasn't familiar with -Mariska Hargitay. And there are always variances in opinions, but usually not this great. I haven't read the book, but can understand how it contained information and interesting studies of relationships between characters in greater detail than the time available would allow in the movie. Although few in number, they had a wider range than for most films. While watching this film, I glanced at comments previously made on this site. Outstanding film, story, cast and performances Is Katie Fitch really guilty of murdering her newborn child? Will her Amish church exclude or still accept her into the community? IMDb (Written by Kellye M. As Katie denies that she gave birth to the baby and Ellie tries to get through to her client, the plot of the story just keeps rising and spiraling with twists and shocking new discoveries. The detectives and police all believe that she smothered the baby.City defense attorney, Ellie Harris takes on the task of defending the Amish girl.
When the mother is discovered and confirmed to be eighteen-year old, unmarried Katie Fitch, she is arrested and sent to trial for murder. STORYLINE: Discomfort strikes an Amish farm in Lancaster County, Certain she's come to terms with her past, Kate's renewed life in her hometown is shattered when a murder investigation triggers deep-seated emotions from her childhood and exposes a dark secret that could destroy her.PLOT: An unmarried 18 year-old Amish girl is charged with the murder of her infant child. Fifteen years later, Kate returns to Painter's Mill as its Chief of Police. Among the most affected by the tragedy was Kate Burkholder (Campbell), a young girl who survived the terror and, as a result, left the Amish life behind.
In An Amish Murder, the peaceful Amish farming community of Painter's Mill, Ohio, is shattered when a series of brutal murders leaves the town with a sense of frailty and loss of innocence.
The movie also stars Neve's brother Christian Campbell (Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, Trick), Noam Jenkins (Rookie Blue, Saw II) and C.Thomas Howell (E.T. Based on the book Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo, An Amish Murder tells the story of a woman who grew up Amish and, after returning to her small hometown as its Chief of Police, must solve a string of horrible murders.
(from Lifetime's press release, December 2012) Neve Campbell (Scream, Party of Five) stars in the Lifetime Original Movie An Amish Murder (fka Sworn to Silence), premiering on Sunday, January 6, at 9:00PM ET/PT.
Neve Campbell will star in the project, based on the book by Linda Castillo. Lifetime Greenlights Two Hour Original Movie-Backdoor Pilot "Sworn to Silence" Updates include: Kathleen York, Cybill Shepherd report to Lifetime's "The Client List" Sophia Schloss is NBC's "Isabel" and Spike Feresten lands new comedy at the Peacock. Lifetime Original Movie "An Amish Murder," Starring Neve Campbell, to Premiere January 6Ĭhristian Campbell, Noam Jenkins and C.Thomas Howell also star in the film, based on the novel "Sworn to Silence" by Linda Castillo. View all related dvds | view all related news | view all related listings