In 2023, Barbie broke the box office by taking something as simple as a doll with no real story behind it and transforming it into a blockbuster film. Forty years ago, another movie pulled a similar trick, and it became a cult classic that inspired a new level of on-screen playfulness still seen today. The movie itself feels just as innovative — and funny — as when it first premiered, and even without its central gimmick, it’s a must-see for mystery fans.
Clue is written and directed by British comedy legend Jonathan Lynn, and it drips with that distinct comedic flavor. Inspired by the board game of the same name, it follows five strangers as they’re assembled for an unusual dinner party, only for it to turn into a murder investigation where everyone’s a suspect.
