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Chapter 51

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During the making of a $500 million film, three actresses are murdered by an unidentified figure known as the Hollywood Killer. As fear spreads across the set, production continues under a new director. Years later, former FBI agent Thomas Scott reopens the case, unraveling a haunting story of ambition, obsession and the cost of keeping the cameras rolling.
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Erik Childress Movie Madness Podcast 2d
2/4
The editing is certainly impressive but there is a real chasm in whether this mock true crime documentary is actually supposed to be mocking anything or if it is trying to be sincere in its wanton exposure of toxic Hollywood behavior. Go to Full Review Cole Groth FandomWire 6d
3/10
Chapter 51 falls into all the common traps of an amateur student film. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy 6d
74/100
Chapter 51 is a surprisingly satirical look at flawed productions, gifting us a fictional film that never stopped filming, but probably should have.A love letter to all those artists that bled for their craft and went unappreciated. Go to Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Loud and Clear Reviews Jun 23
2.5/5
The entire project is so ambitious, so ridiculous, and so big that at times it manages to feel like something worthwhile. Go to Full Review Josh Bell Crooked Marquee Jun 23
D+
The haphazard, dissatisfying mystery is as laughable and unconvincing as that artistic hyperbole. Go to Full Review Niall Browne Movies in Focus Jun 23
4.5/5
This delivers on all fronts. It’s not only one of the most interesting films you’ll see this year, but it’s also one of the very best. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Doc H. @RT36687520 Jun 23 Literally a perfect film!! Every single frame is absolutely gorgeous! Super funny with a beautiful story See more Umutoni G @RT01569678 Jun 23 I enjoyed the movie and feel like a dark, emotional story that makes you think. it's not fast or full of action, but it keeps you curious because you want to understand what is really going on. some parts are confusing, but that also make it more interesting. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Tyler Shields

Director

Colman Domingo

Christopher Demy

Abigail Breslin

Ava Bergman

Emily Alyn Lind

Effy Mankiewicz

Charlotte Lawrence

Greata Daniels

Connor Paolo

Christopher Pace
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Synopsis During the making of a $500 million film, three actresses are murdered by an unidentified figure known as the Hollywood Killer. As fear spreads across the set, production continues under a new director. Years later, former FBI agent Thomas Scott reopens the case, unraveling a haunting story of ambition, obsession and the cost of keeping the cameras rolling.
Director
Tyler Shields
Producer
Todd Mandel, Giovanni Ribisi, John Ryan Jr., Tyler Shields
Screenwriter
Tyler Shields
Distributor
Cineverse
Production Co
Artists For Artists (AFA)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 23, 2026
Runtime
2h 0m