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She Married Her Murderer: The Susan Cox Powell Story

A somber, slow-burning true-crime drama that keeps you tense and heartbroken as a family fights for justice.

Overview: Based on the true story of Susan Cox Powell, a young Utah mother whose disappearance becomes national news. Susan’s parents fight for custody of their grandchildren, showcasing that domestic violence has many victims.

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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
isolation
justice
grief
betrayal
Places: suburbs
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	2
Horror	3
Humour	1
Realism	9
Romance	2
Tension	7
Darkness	8
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	8

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Genres: drama, thriller, tv movie
Directed by: Elisabeth Röhm
Written by: Waneta Storms
Starring: Matreya Scarrwener, Ricki Lake, Mike Dopud, Jonathan Whitesell
Country: United States of America, Canada
Languages: English

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