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A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly
Beauty is Deadly
2025·1h 13m·★ 3.2
A four-year-old cold case has been reopened in Oakland with new evidence, uncovering a dangerous web of crime, deception, and corruption. This thrilling mystery follows the relentless pursuit of justice as detectives dig deeper into a case that was thought to be long buried.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 13m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
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Cast
Who's in it
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