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On a routine job, crime-scene cleaner Morgan Sher (Devin Kelly) discovers evidence has been left behind. With the help of newbie detective Nick (Aaron Ashmore), she rushes to search for a killer's identity.
On a routine job, crime-scene cleaner Morgan Sher (Devin Kelly) discovers evidence has been left behind. With the help of newbie detective Nick (Aaron Ashmore), she rushes to search for a killer's identity.

Trailers "Swept Under (2015)"

This played on Lifetime Movie Network as 'Maid for Murder'.

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    • Author: White_Nigga
    After police investigators collect evidence, attractive Devin Kelley (as Morgan Sher) cleans up crime scenes. Possessing a strong stomach and gag reflex, Ms. Kelly is able to mop up excessive human blood and squeegee splattered brains off windows. She cleans up well. Kelly is on the job when she meets likewise attractive homicide detective Aaron Ashmore (as Nick Hopewell). He also looks sexy in one of those neatly trimmed beards so popular in "Lifetime" TV movies today. He and she are mutually attracted, but Kelly has a hinted-at history of relationship problems. Due to her experience, Kelly is able to figure out how a bloody murder happened, by surveying the crime scene. She agrees to help Mr. Ashmore on his first case, but tells him no dating while they work together... When the case turns out to be a serial killer, how long can they keep from playing hide the pistol? For most of the first half, this is a very engaging movie. Director Michel Poulette works exceptionally well delivering the story, by Doug Barber and James Phillips; he manages his co-stars with skill. Obviously, Kelly and Ashmore have the kind of chemistry that could sustain a TV series, or more movies. The story wisely keeps them out of bed for a sustained period of time. This is the secret appeal of many screen team-ups (and buddy movies); after they do it, we're done. The second half of the unfortunately titled "Swept Under" aka "Maid for Murder" is interesting, but much less satisfying. The co-starring couple are shifted from murder mystery to near horror. To their credit, they and Mr. Poulette keep you interested through an uncomfortable tone shift and choppy ending. ***** Swept Under/Maid for Murder (12/6/2015) Michel Poulette ~ Devin Kelley, Aaron Ashmore, Stephen Bogaert, Brett Ryan
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    • Author: Lesesshe
    Impressive for a made for TV movie. This would have done well in a chain of movie theaters and we got to see it for free on TV. What a bargoon!!!!

    The overall story is of a post murder scene cleaner named Morgan Sher (Devin Kelley) who gets hired by the local police stations to clean up the blood and brain matter left on walls and furniture from residences after the murder scene is cleared by the detectives, impresses one of the new detectives named Nick Hopewell (Aaron Ashmore).

    So the murder scene cleaner Morgan and the novice detective Nick start discussing the murder scene and what may have caused the murder in the first place. Before you know it, the two new friends start finding more dead bodies which seem to all have a few common elements to their murder scenes.

    I don't want to spoil any of the better than average story line with its twists and turns but suffice to say the film is well worth watching. In fact I will be looking for it in the future to watch it again.

    I love a good mystery/suspense/thriller and SWEPT UNDER fits that bill. i give this made for TV movie a solid 8 out of 10 rating
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    • Author: Nawenadet
    Fascinating story, interesting plot twists. Not to mention incredibly brilliant acting. More or less a dark comedy that turns darker. I stumbled across this one by accident and seemed it may prove interesting. Well, it was much more than that. A real pleasure to watch actors actually acting. They make it look easy.
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    • Author: Bynelad
    The big hurdle in the first twenty minutes for me, having watched Dexter three times through, is they name the lead Morgan and she could easily play Deb in some kind of spin off prequel series. It's extra tough since the movie is all about police work. I keep waiting for Doaks to walk in on a precinct scene. Good flick, slightly cookie cutter.
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    • Author: breakingthesystem
    This 2015 film is Canadian and also called "Maid for Murder."

    The movie stars Devin Kelley, Aaron Ashmore and Stephen Bogaert. Morgan Sher (Devin Kelley) is a crime scene cleaner. On a job, she finds evidence that the police left behind which may help find the murderer. She works with a brand new detective, Nick (Aaron Ashmore), who has been assigned to the case.

    The murder that took place where Morgan cleaned was done by a serial killer, and there is a strange ritual that takes place before the person kills.

    It takes Nick a long while to find a clue that can help him.

    Very good film but a poor ending that absolutely would not have happened. The story was intriguing nonetheless, part mystery, part a little horror.
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    • Author: BoberMod
    I watched it last night on TV and it's just like the other reviewers said, an above average TV movie that's worth your time. The 2 protagonists are good and I'd like to see them again in other films. The characters act smart and behave like normal people, the story is well written and interesting, the acting is OK, in a few words give this movie a chance if you like thrillers and you won't be disappointed.
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    • Author: Thetalas
    Where to begin? The beginning seemed promising, but the movie (or Devin Kelly) quickly grew tiresome. The female lead was not relatable or appealing; even after her backstory was revealed, she was still unlikable.

    The premise was interesting, but the script just didn't deliver. If it hadn't been for Aaron Ashmore, whose work I like, I'd have given up on this one 30 minutes in.

    The ending was unrealistic and and out of character, a lousy ending to a movie that never worked.
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    • Author: Flas
    This was a pretty decent made for tv movie. It screams as if it was an Ovary Channel Movie, WE, Lifetime, etc. The acting was good, the plot even better. I would like to have seen a different ending, but the one they did kind of left it open for a possible sequel. If they made one, I would watch it.

    I am a big fan of Devin Kelley. She is a natural beauty that can totally make the "Hot" factor work in sweats, plaid shirt and no makeup. Hey, she's a Minnesota Gal and being a Minnesotan myself, many of them can pull that off. Not to mention Big Clomping Snow Boots, a Parka and a Furry Bombers Hat. Devin is a great actress and was really good as Julie Sullivan in the tv show, Frequency that got canceled after only one season. Too bad, it was a good movie and tv show.

    This movie is worth the watch if you like a bit of a mystery with your almost love affair type movie.
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    • Author: Tojahn
    Caught this on late night TV. Beginning was intriguing enough to stop me dialing around. The two leads were good actors, but then the plot holes began after the twist. The rookie homicide detective and supposedly upstanding moralist turned out to be a pretty poor detective and a hypocrite when it came to ethics.

    Spoilers After basically deputizing the cleaning lady as his helper he made the morally questionable decision of treating her as his girlfriend, then continued to blab to her about the case he's trying to resolve using police resources. He can't even put two and two together when his police badge goes missing temporarily and a suspect who insisted on seeing the badge before unlocking his door is killed at home without forced entry. And perhaps the "bad" cops he ratted on in his back story might have something to say about his letting a known serial murderer go after insisting he'd turn his own mother in if she broke the law. But of course, he wasn't sleeping with his mother....
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    • Author: Nalmergas
    Devin Kelley, Aaron Ashmore and Stephen Bogaert stars in this Canadian TV movie entitled "Swept Under". This television film which is also known by the title "Maid For Murder" tells the story of a serial murder that is being committed secretly by a crime-scene cleaner Morgan which is being investigate by a rookie detective named Nick.Too bad that being a rookie does not help Nick at all as he struggles to find the serial killer.But in the end,he found an evidence which led to Morgan.Decisions were made at the end as we get to realize why Morgan committed those murders and how Nick reacted to the situation especially when she was about to escape.

    Personally,I consider it a better-than-average TV movie.It was nice to see great performances from Devine Kelly and Aaron Ashmore as Morgan and Nick respectively.Also,it does not hang on to clichés and predictability which TV movies are accustomed to.Finally,the conclusion would also make the viewers think particularly when Nick allowed Morgan to leave as he was overcome by his feelings for her rather than the nature of his job as a detective.
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    • Author: Whitescar
    A crime scene cleaner (remember Amy Adams in Sunshine Cleaners) is god at piecing together crimes from her experience. A new homicide investigator enlists her help and they fall in love. There is a nice chemistry between the leads Devin Kelly and Aaron Ashmore. The crime involves the world of classical music which is a bit different.

    There is an unexpected twist in the middle I didn't see coming and a feel good satisfying ending.

    Worth a watch.
  • Credited cast:
    Devin Kelley Devin Kelley - Morgan Sher
    Aaron Ashmore Aaron Ashmore - Nick Hopewell
    Stephen Bogaert Stephen Bogaert - Adam Fowler
    Brett Ryan Brett Ryan - Ed Braxton
    Joanne Boland Joanne Boland - Captain LaSalle
    Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
    Andre Bedard Andre Bedard - Forensic Tech
    Stephanie Costa Stephanie Costa - Detective
    Vladimir Jon Cubrt Vladimir Jon Cubrt - Gary Butler
    Christopher de Courcy-Ireland Christopher de Courcy-Ireland - Oliver Waxman
    Marianne Farley Marianne Farley - Sheila Butler
    Bineyam Girma Bineyam Girma - Young cop
    Kjartan Hewitt Kjartan Hewitt - Dennis
    Renaud Langevin Renaud Langevin - Anton Duncan
    Patrizio Sanzari Patrizio Sanzari - Forensic Tech
    Sebastien R. Teller Sebastien R. Teller - Young Adam
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