What is Murder in a Mist?
Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Murder in a Mist" (1980). Constraints: Use only provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1980
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Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Murder in a Mist" (1980).
Constraints: Use only provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventing details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Target: Public reference site style.
Title: Murder in a Mist (1980) / Murder in the Mist.
Release Date: 01/01/1980 (US).
Runtime: 28m.
Director: Lisa Gottlieb.
Screenplay: Lisa Gottlieb.
Story: Henry Beard.
Top Billed Cast: Joyce Hazzard (as Meg).
Description: Lisa Gottlieb's Oscar-winning spoof of misogynist film noir.
Note: Source [3] mentions "Murder in the Mist (Short 1982)", but the primary focus is the 1980 film.
Draft 1: Murder in a Mist is a 1980 film directed by Lisa Gottlieb. The film is described as an Oscar-winning spoof of misogynist film noir. Lisa Gottlieb also wrote the screenplay for the production. The story is credited to Henry Beard. The film has a runtime of 28 minutes and was released in the United States on January 1, 1980. The top billed cast includes Joyce Hazzard, who plays the character Meg. (68 words) - Too short.
*Draft 2
Should you watch it?
“A clever satire that flips classic film noir conventions.”
- Sharp subversion of noir tropes
- Oscar‑winning short with witty script
- Joyce Hazzard delivers a strong performance
- Only 28 minutes, limiting narrative depth
- Humor rooted in 1980s context may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy concise, tongue‑in‑cheek takes on classic noir conventions.
Suitable for mature audiences comfortable with satire of gender stereotypes.
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What genre does Murder in a Mist belong to?
It is a spoof of film noir, presented as a satirical short.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 28 minutes.
Who directed and wrote the screenplay?
Lisa Gottlieb directed and wrote the screenplay.
Did the film receive any notable awards?
Yes, it won an Oscar.
Who is the top‑billed cast member?
Joyce Hazzard stars as the character Meg.
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