7.0/10

Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major
2023
84 minutes
Director
Linda-Lisa Hayter
Cast
Tamera Mowry-Housley
Risteard Cooper
Marco Grazzini
Description
Former orchestra conductor Gethsemane Brown moves to Ireland to teach at a boarding school. After deciphering a musical message, she meets a renowned composer's ghost who is rumored to be behind the death of his lover.
Professions
Orchestra conductor
Composer
Math teacher
Settings & Cities
Irish countryside
Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland
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Review
"Murder, Music, and Mildly Predictable Mayhem: A Review of Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major"
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a Hallmark movie got drunk on spiked eggnog and stumbled into a cozy mystery novel, Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major is here to answer that question. Released in 2023, this film is the lovechild of Hallmark holiday movies and a Nancy Drew fever dream, complete with a ghost, a small town, and enough violin solos to make you question whether you accidentally wandered into a PBS special.
The plot follows Gia, a plucky violinist who moves to the quaint town of Harmony (because of course it’s called Harmony) to solve the murder of a famous composer. Oh, and the composer’s ghost is her new roommate. Because nothing says “Hallmark movies” like a spectral sidekick who critiques your bow technique while helping you crack the case. The ghost, played by a delightfully over-the-top actor who clearly had the time of his life, is the real MVP here. He’s sassy, sarcastic, and occasionally helpful, like a supernatural version of that one friend who always knows where the good snacks are hidden.
The town of Harmony is your typical Hallmark holiday movies setting: cobblestone streets, quirky locals, and a café that serves pie so good it might as well be a character in the film. There’s also a love interest, because of course there is. He’s a ruggedly handsome handyman who fixes Gia’s leaky sink and, presumably, her broken heart. Their chemistry is about as subtle as a tuba solo in a string quartet, but hey, it’s charming in its own way.
The mystery itself is about as complex as a Hallmark holiday movie plotline, which is to say it’s not. You’ll probably guess the killer by the time Gia unpacks her violin, but that’s not the point. The real joy here is in the absurdity of it all: the ghostly banter, the over-the-top musical performances, and the fact that everyone in Harmony seems perfectly fine with the fact that there’s a literal ghost hanging around. (Seriously, no one even flinches when he floats through walls. Is this town just used to hauntings?)
In the end, Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major is exactly what you’d expect from a Hallmark movie with a supernatural twist. It’s cheesy, it’s cozy, and it’s just the right amount of ridiculous. If you’re looking for a film that combines murder, music, and mild predictability, this one’s for you. Just don’t forget the popcorn—and maybe a violin, in case the ghost shows up and demands an encore.