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Hulu Revives Agatha Christie’s Sinister 103-Minute Murder Mystery on April 30
Agatha Christie is among the best detective writers to ever live, whose works still amuse fans worldwide. Dubbed ‘The Queen of Crime,’ her stories are known for their surprising twists and beloved sleuths. Every generation of filmmakers has tried to interpret her works on the big screen, which makes for a very interesting watch. A Murder on Orient Express, The Mirror Crack’d, Appointment with Death, and more are beloved classics enjoyed by fans worldwide.
In recent memory, Kenneth Branagh’s adaptations are widely known among fans. The actor-director’s portrayal of Hercule Poirot is beloved and introduces a new generation to Christie’s timeless work. His three-part franchise includes Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, and A Haunting in Venice. With different ensembles in each feature, his versions of the classic stories are visually rich, thrilling, and keep the audience glued to their seats. And now one of the movies in the franchise just got more accessible.
The latest feature in the trilogy, A Haunting in Venice, has found a new home on Hulu. The feature is widely considered the best in the trilogy for its atmosphere, supernatural elements, and Gothic Horror aesthetic. It’s the perfect opportunity for fans who’d love to rewatch the feature or catch up to it.
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What’s ‘A Haunting in Venice’ About?
A Haunting in Venice finds self-exiled, retired Poirot living in Venice. Things take a turn when he’s persuaded by a friend to attend a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. He gets thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets when one of the guests is murdered. The film is unarguably the best in the trilogy, thanks to its impressive visuals, stylish direction, and strong ensemble performances. It has a 76 percent Rotten Tomatoes score from both fans and critics, but is the lowest earning in the trilogy at $122.3 million.
The movie also has a brilliant cast, including Tina Fey as Poirot’s friend Ariadne Oliver, Michelle Yeoh as world-famous medium Joyce Reynolds, Jamie Dornan as war doctor Leslie Ferrier, Kelly Reilly as palazzo owner Rowena Drake, and Jude Hill as Leopold Ferrier, the doctor’s precocious young son. What makes the movie stand apart in the trilogy is the seamless blending of supernatural with the whodunit format. Furthermore, it strays from its predecessors in tone and style, which viewers appreciated.
A Haunting in Venice drops on Hulu on April 30. Stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.
- Release Date
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September 13, 2023
- Runtime
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104 minutes
- Writers
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Michael Green
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