Mad as the Dickens

As Christmas nears, Laura looks forward to a peaceful holiday in her Boston apartment with her husband, Richard, an English professor, as they anticipate the arrival of their first child. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when Richard agrees to direct A Christmas Carol for her cousin, leading to chaos as he transforms from a mild-mannered husband to a demanding director and the play's lead, Seth, proves to be a disastrous actor. The situation escalates dramatically when Seth is found murdered, shattering the festive spirit and plunging Laura into a web of suspense and intrigue.