• Crime
• Mystery
• Thriller

A Haunting in Venice 2023

A Haunting in Venice (2023) - Set in post-World War II Venice (1947), the film follows the world-famous detective Hercule Poirot, now retired and living in self-imposed exile. He’s withdrawn from detective work and skeptical of everything—including the supernatural. Poirot is lured out of retirement by his old friend, the sharp and witty mystery novelist Ariadne Oliver, who invites him to attend a Halloween night séance at a crumbling Venetian palazzo. The séance is being held by a mysterious medium, Joyce Reynolds, who claims to communicate with the dead—specifically, the daughter of the palazzo’s grieving owner, Rowena Drake. What starts as a staged paranormal event quickly turns deadly when a murder occurs during the séance. Poirot, ever the skeptic, is forced to confront the unexplainable as he investigates the crime. As the storm traps everyone inside the haunted palazzo overnight, Poirot must uncover the killer among the guests—while eerie happenings, ghostly whispers, and shadowy figures make even him question what’s real and what isn’t.🧭 Release & Genre Released in theaters on September 15, 2023, with streaming availability following on platforms like Hulu (US) and Disney+ (UK). A supernatural mystery thriller blending classic detective whodunit with gothic horror elements, set on All Hallows’ Eve in post-WWII Venice.🗣️ Critics & Highlights Critics Response Generally positive reviews: Rotten Tomatoes sits at 76%, with critics noting the film’s darker, spookier turn on the Poirot formula. Praised for being visually captivating and tonally bold — striking a balance between mystery and supernatural eerie.Mixed/Constructive Feedback Some critics felt the film leaned heavily on atmosphere at the cost of deeper narrative payoff or character development. Audience commentary, like on Reddit, appreciated the psychological tension and immersive scares, even if the ending revealed more than surprised.💰 Box Office Summary Here’s a clear breakdown of the worldwide box office performance for A Haunting in Venice (2023): Worldwide Gross: Approximately US $122.3 million. Domestic (U.S. & Canada): Around US $42.5 million. International: Roughly US $79.8 million.Production Budget vs. Box Office Budget: Estimated at US $60 million. The worldwide gross is approximately 2× the production budget, a modest margin.🎭 Conclusion: A Haunting in Venice (2023) A Haunting in Venice marks a bold and atmospheric shift in Kenneth Branagh’s Poirot trilogy, trading the sunlit glamour of Death on the Nile and Murder on the Orient Express for a chilling, gothic mystery steeped in supernatural overtones. It stands out as: A visually striking and mood-heavy film that blends Agatha Christie’s classic detective format with horror aesthetics. Not a traditional whodunit—instead, it’s a moody psychological thriller with themes of grief, guilt, and belief in the beyond. Kenneth Branagh’s most artistically ambitious entry in the series, even if the story's depth and payoff are divisive.🕯️ Verdict: If you’re in the mood for a spooky, slow-burning mystery with rich atmosphere and psychological tension—especially around Halloween—this film delivers. Read More

• 2023
• 1 h : 44 min
• 703 views
• 6.288
• PG-13