Title A Haunting in Venice
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime 01:43:00
Release Date (USA): Septmeber 15 2023
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Main Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Jude Hill, Ali Khan, Emma Laird, Kelly Reilly, Riccardo Scamarcio, Michelle Yeoh
Summary: Agatha Christie’s illustrious character, detective Hercule Poirot is retired and living in self-imposed exile in Venice, Italy when he reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of canals, alleys, shadows and secrets.

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    • @[email protected]English
      9•1 year ago

      So this one is like a horror mystery? I’m intrigued. Especially since I enjoyed the first two well enough.

      • @ItsDedoEnglish
        7•1 year ago

        I watched it at the cinema but I don’t think the visuals necessarily demand for a cinema screen. Streaming should be fine

  • @HollandJimEnglish
    13•1 year ago

    Saw it last night with the wife. VERY fun, nice, twisty plot with little clues dropping in everywhere.

    One thing - someone asked if it’s worth being in the cinema. I’d argue Yes, on a few points:

    • It’s a dark film but there’s lots of little details to take in,
    • Also it’s a film where you need to keep your eyes on it, and a distractions like a minute of messaging could derail you
    • lastly, compared to Haunted Mansion, it’s good to have a logical, adult movie to see in the cinema. Even though I saw both (Haunten Mansion, under duress) I’d head out to see this just hoping it bring more smart mystery horror to the big screen
    • King MongooseOPEnglish
      2•1 year ago

      very enjoyable on the big screen for gorgeous location shots of Venice and in the palazzo.

      And that is what movie theatres are for! I was discussing this very point in another post about how, with the proper home theatre setup, the experience is good enough/just like/better than “going to the movies”. Comforts of home aside, this is how movies are meant to be seen. Sorry for the tangential rant.

      Ah, to have a rooftop garden.

      Yes, it is nice.

  • @ieightpiEnglish
    2•1 year ago

    Probably my favorite of Kenneth Branagh’s adaptations. I’m really impressed with the way he build a psychological horror out of mystery novel.

    Plus the cast was awesome. Damn Michelle and Tina was amazing to see on screen together

  • @[email protected]English
    1•1 year ago

    I loved the book “Halloween Party” but this sounds like it changed a LOT. Anyone out there who has read the book is it any good as an adaptation or am I just going to be annoyed the whole time?