Chrismystery- Movie Review
First Reaction – Chrismystery is a charming, enjoyable, festive film.
Where to Watch
A Chrismystery (VOD Release 11/4/25).
Director: Matthew Toronto
Writer: Sean Wathen (Screenplay)
Cast
- Jen Lilley (The Artist)
- Cody Mayo (Doubt)
- Kylee Levien (Roswell Delirium)
- Betsy Hume (Initiation)
- Shaun Holmes
Plot: A big-city cop reluctantly returns with her daughter to her hometown taking a deputy sheriff job. Though determined not to stay, when the town’s Christmas lights, decorations, and tree are stolen, she sets her mind on the case where everyone is a suspect. Solving the holiday mystery, along with the charming sheriff, she may just discover that love is always a gift worth giving.
Runtime: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Chrismystery starts when grieving deputy Annie (Lilley) and her teenage daughter, Leia (Levien) prepare for the next move. Christmas is coming, and Leia is desperate to celebrate this year, while her mother still holds back after losing her husband.
When the small town experiences a proper crime, someone steals the Christmas decorations. Annie must work with Sheriff Tom (Mayo) to uncover the truth and save Christmas. However, she has lost her Christmas spirit, and the case brings a new spark to her life.
Verdict on Chrismystery
Recap
The movie follows a mother and daughter as they prepare for their next Christmas after the death of their husband and father. They have a different way to look at the future and Annie must accept moving on with her life for her daughter’s future.
Best Parts
This uses the struggles of moving on after an unexpected family death. It shows the small town can be what you make it, you could be the outsider, or you could join a tight-knit community. Where the movie shines in holding back the romantic side of the story and focusing more on the community aspect of the story. The performances are great and give us a festive charm.
Worst Parts
There is the bigger question about whether Annie ever talked to Leia about their loss and why they need to move around so much. It seems like something is missed with the bigger problem between their strained relationship.
Final Thoughts –Chrismystery is a charming, festive film with a bigger point on community.
