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'Nun 2' narrowly edges 'A Haunting in Venice' over quiet weekend in movie theaters

“The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the No. 1 spot in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, with a slight edge carrying the horror sequel over the Hercule Poirot mystery

The Independent UK

A Haunting in Venice review – Branagh improves on his Agatha Christie formula

With smart casting and suitably murky Venice setting, the director improves on last year’s Death on the Nile, though his moustache-fondling Poirot remains the same

The Guardian - UK

2023's Best Mystery Thriller Finally Validates Hollywood's Most Underrated Director

It’s time to give Kenneth Branagh his due. With 'A Haunting in Venice,' the filmmaker has not only delivered his best Hercule Poirot adventure to date, but also a movie that explicitly showcases his own skills as a director.

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How Kenneth Branagh Brought the Agatha Christie Whodunit Back to Life

Inverse speaks with James Pritchard, the CEO of the Agatha Christie estate, about 'A Haunting in Venice,' and the whodunit renaissance.

Inverse

Review: A Haunting in Venice

Murder most spooky.

Reason

A Haunting of Venice: a Gothic horror, supernatural, Agatha Christie murder mystery which all becomes quite camp

Agatha Christie regularly drew upon the supernatural to generate a feeling of uncertainty. We – the audience, and the ensemble of characters – are given limited information regarding a murder.

The Conversation

Spooky-looking figures in gondola spotted in London canals ahead of A Haunting In Venice film release

Passers-by in London were given a frightening surprise as a ghoulish gondola passed through Camden Lock, Regent’s Park Canal and Little Venice manned by mysterious figures draped in black and donning traditional Venetian masks.

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‘A Haunting in Venice’: Ghostly sights stump Poirot (briefly) in instantly involving murder mystery

Kenneth Branagh is joined by wonderful international cast including Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Dornan.

Chicago Sun-Times

A Haunting in Venice is Kenneth Branagh's 20th film – what do we make of his prodigious output?

In an essay on Kenneth Branagh, screenwriter Scott Frank recalls meeting the future star and director of his screenplay Dead Again (1991) and wondering “why the guy would want to direct a loopy, film noir thriller like mine?”

The Conversation

A Haunting in Venice review – Branagh’s Agatha Christie whodunnit given horror makeover

No amount of spooky jump-scares can save Kenneth Branagh’s latest Christie adaptation, which wastes its atmospheric setting and stellar cast

The Guardian - UK

A Haunting in Venice review: Kenneth Branagh’s Poirot at Halloween fails to haunt

Yes it’s his best Poirot yet, no that’s not saying THAT much

Evening Standard

2023's Most Satisfying Thriller Still Manages to Surprise

Kenneth Branagh and his mustache are back in the latest adaptation of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot mysteries. Read our review of 'A Haunting in Venice.'

Inverse

James Prichard: A Haunting in Venice is probably Kenneth Branagh's best performance as Hercule Poirot yet - EXCLUSIVE

Kenneth Branagh returns to screens this Friday as the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, his third instalment and most 'thrilling' take on the Agatha Christie novels. As fans of the franchise get ready to hop onboard a Gondola and sail to a haunted palazzo with an ensemble cast including Michelle…

The Times of India

Ranking the 10 biggest upcoming film releases for September 2023

These upcoming movies look really intriguing for September.

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The Guardian - UK

Letter: Michael Bakewell obituary

Caroline Raphael writes: Blakewell made a great contribution to radio, particularly with his Agatha Christie dramatisations

The Conversation

Is Hercule Poirot autistic? Here are seven clues that he might be

Hercule Poirot, the Belgian detective with the flamboyant moustache and keen eye for detail, is one of the most beloved characters in crime fiction. He was created by British writer Agatha Christie and first arrived on our bookshelves in 1920. He has since appeared in 33 novels, 51 short stories…

The Guardian - UK

Napoleon, Scorsese and Wonka at the pictures: the best films to see in autumn 2023

The season’s star turns include Ridley Scott’s portrait of the great French warrior, a true-crime western from an American great and Timothée Chalamet in a chocolatier origin story

Cinemablend

After Haunting In Venice, Will Another Poirot Movie Come From Kenneth Branagh?

A Haunting of Venice is coming, but would Kenneth Branagh be open to making another Poirot movie in the future?

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Total Film

A Haunting in Venice producer on why the franchise is leaning into the supernatural: "We can't do the same thing over and over"

EXCLUSIVE: James Prichard also weighs in on the likelihood of a fourth Agatha Christie-inspired movie

Total Film

A Haunting in Venice trailer sees Kenneth Branagh's Poirot face the paranormal

Poirot vs. ghosts?

Chronicle Live

Poirot legend David Suchet coming to Newcastle as TV icon announces tour

Acting great David Suchet is touring the UK with an one man theatre show tat will bring him to Newcastle next year

Cinemablend

Ryan Reynolds Continues To Be Everywhere, Is Teaming With Kenneth Branagh And The Dungeons And Dragons Directors For A New Action Movie

Talented people teaming up.

Tom’s Guide

7 best movies like 'Knives Out' and 'Glass Onion' to stream right now

Here are seven mystery movies to watch after 'Knives Out' and 'Glass Onion'

PC Gamer

Here's that Murder on the Orient Express adventure game you wanted

Little grey Dead Cells.

Evening Standard

Blow winds and crack your cheeks: Kenneth Branagh to play King Lear in the West End

It will mark the actor and director’s first stage role since The Winter’s Tale in 2015

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