A murder in paradise ... a relationship on the rocks ... and a mystery to be solved. All of this adds up to another "Killer" movie from actor/director/producer/writer Barbie Castro.
Castro fans know her from Lifetime classics "Boyfriend Killer," "Girlfriend Killer," Patient Killer," and "Assumed Killer." Well, she's back with "Killer Island," which will be available on video-on-demand starting this weekend ... and likely to become a Lifetime staple on the near future.
Castro was generous enough to offer LM Mental, an EXCLUSIVE first look at this gem, and it's a fine addition to Castro's "Killer" repertoire.
Castro stars as the emotionally scarred Ashley. She's trying to give unfaithful hubby Mike (Brian Goss) another chance. What better place to rekindle a romance than an island resort? Well, Ashley and Mike are in for an adventure as their paradise getaway is the scene of a murder mystery. Two women are murdered on the island, and signs point to resort maintenance man Johnny (Miguel Fasa) as the possible killer. The often-inebriated fix-it man has some serious issues, but he has a job thanks to Uncle Jim (Jordi Vilasuso), one of the resort's managers.
Unfortunately for Johnny, Ashley is pulled into the mystery when she finds the anklet of one of the victims. When she leaves it in her room, Johnny steals it. Bad move! Ashley becomes suspicious and slowly but surely is drawn into the mystery of two missing coeds on the island!
Solving a mystery isn't what Mike had in mind for this vacation, but he's trying to make amends for past infidelities. Ashley has another helper in bartender Gordon (Brian Patrick Clarke), a longtime friend of Ashley's and resort know-it-all. Complicating matters is that the island harbors a painful memory for Ashley.
So, there's a lot going on in this movie, but leave it to expert director Alyn Darnay and veteran screenwriter Christine Conradt for reining everything in and delivering a smart thriller with plenty of red herrings -- not to mention an action-packed climax.
The film is a showcase for Castro, who expertly handles her role. She's definitely credible as a woman with a tortured past and feels a sense of obligation to helping solve this murder mystery. And, she has plenty of scenes to showcase her athletic prowess -- particularly during a climactic chase. And Fasas is a highlight as Johnny, a guy with plenty of secrets. He does an excellent job creating a character on the edge. Supporting cast members also shine, including Goss (a familiar face from Castro's "Girlfriend Killer") as Ashley's flawed knight, and Vilasuso as the suave Jim. It's also awesome to see veteran TV actor Clarke ("Eight is Enough," "General Hospital," "Bold and the Beautiful") back in action as friendly bartender Gordon, a guy who's ready to serve up a beer and some clues to the mystery.
No word on when this debuts on TV ... but if you can't wait, look for it on video on demand. Until then, pack your bags for an awesome getaway courtesy of Castro and company.
"Killer Island:" Directed by Alyn Darney; Starring Barbie Castro as Ashley, Brian Goss as Mike, Miguel Fasa as Johnny, Brian Patrick Clarke as Gordon, Jordi Vilasuso as Jim, Jackie Moore as Kelsy, Jacy King as Deena.
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