Family Ties and Deadly Lies: A Whodunit at the Ski Resort

Production Details

Title: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone
Format: Limited Series / HBO
Filming Location: Montreal, QC
Production Begins: November 2026
Producer: Bruna Papandrea, Benjamin Stevenson, Steve Hutensky, Jodi Matterson, Jeanne Snow
Synopsis: A darkly comic murder mystery that follows Ernest Cunningham, a man who insists on telling the truth—even when it’s inconvenient. Reunited with his estranged family at a remote ski resort for a tense gathering, Ernest reminds readers that every member of his family has, in fact, killed someone. When a body is discovered in the snow, the reunion spirals into a classic whodunit, with Ernest serving as both narrator and reluctant detective. As secrets unravel and more bodies appear, he carefully lays out clues, breaking the fourth wall to guide readers through the mystery. Blending humor with suspense, the novel plays with genre conventions while exploring guilt, family loyalty, and the stories we choose to tell about ourselves—and others—when survival is at stake.

Production Companies

Made Up Stories
8571 Higuera Street
Culver City, CA 90232
Suite 110, 59 Marlborough St.
Surry Hills, NSW Australia
jeanne@madeupstories.com
Phone: 310-310-8727 | +61 2 8377 2050
Fifth Season
11355 W Olympic Blvd., 10th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90064
careers@fifthseason.com
Phone: 323-510-3330

About Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone

This limited series from HBO follows a tense family reunion at a remote ski resort, where estranged relatives come together under uncomfortable circumstances. The narrative focuses on Ernest, who reveals a dark family secret: every member has killed someone. As a body is discovered in the snow, the gathering quickly descends into a classic whodunit, placing Ernest in the role of both narrator and detective. As the plot unfolds, secrets are unveiled, and more bodies emerge, prompting a thrilling exploration of guilt and loyalty. The series artfully combines humor and suspense, engaging viewers while challenging conventional storytelling. Through this tale, themes of survival and the narratives we create about ourselves and our loved ones take center stage.

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