Murder at Prime Suites (M@PS) is a 2013 Nigerian crime thriller film directed by Chris Eneaji Eneng starring Joseph Benjamin, Keira Hewatch and Chelsea Eze. The movie was inspired by a much publicized similar murder that occurred in Lagos.[1][2][3][4] The film stars Joseph Benjamin and Keira Hewatch.[5]
| Murder at Prime Suites | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Eneaji Chris Eneng |
| Written by | Chris Eneaji |
| Produced by | Jumafor Ajogwu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Joseph Oladunjoye |
| Edited by | Shola Ayorinde |
| Music by | Dumebi |
Production company | C&C Screen Production Company |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Plot
editWhen Florence Ngwu (Chelsea Eze) is gruesomely murdered in a hotel by an unknown culprit, Agent Ted (Joseph Benjamin) is sent in to investigate the circumstances that led to her death and make sure that justice prevails.
Cast
edit- Joseph Benjamin as Agent Ted
- Keira Hewatch as Agent Hauwa
- Chelsea Eze as Florence Ngwu
- Okey Uzoeshi as Jide Coker
- Stan Nze as Adolf
- Alex Mouth as Hacker
Reception
editReactions to the film varied from mixed to positive, with Sodas and Popcorns giving it a 3 out of 5 average score and stating "It’s a nice movie, its different, its creative, but some screws seemed a bit loose which didn’t make the experience any better than this for me."[6]
The film received nominations at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in the categories Best Movie (Drama) and Best Sound.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "RIP Cynthia, The Nigerian murdered by facebook friends". Bella Naija. August 21, 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ Chris Eneaji (January 8, 2014). "AMAA 2014 Submission: Murder at Prime Suite". African Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Movie Premiere: MAPS". BellaNaija. August 22, 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ Chiemelie Ezeobi (22 August 2012). "General's daughter murdered in Lagos by facebook friends". ThisDay Live. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "In Pictures: Movie Premier of Murder at Prime Suite". 360nobs. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Movie Review: Maps at Prime Suite". Sodas and Popcorn. December 25, 2013. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
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