The Dummy Detective

A ventriloquist investigator and his wooden companion find themselves trapped in a sinister inn. Along with several other odd guests, they must deal with a serial killer hiding among them in this neo-noir mystery featuring elements of dark comedy.

Directed by Rob Margolies, this film followed his 2024 project In Fidelity. The movie was produced by Margolies and written by Jonathan Geffner, who also stars as Detective Van Trillo. The supporting cast includes Sean Young, Deborah Twiss, Ed Altman, Kristine Samuelson, and Hari Bhaskar. Produced in the United States by Different Duck Films, the crime thriller has a runtime of 89 minutes.