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Poirot Investigates a Murder in "A Haunting in Venice"
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Poirot Investigates a Murder in "A Haunting in Venice"

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kenneth Branagh directs and stars as Hercule Poirot in "A Haunting in Venice," a new thriller based on Agatha Christie's novel "Halloween Party."
  • The film follows Poirot's reluctant return to detective work during a Halloween séance in a haunted Venetian palazzo, where a murder occurs.
  • Poirot must uncover whether the killer is human or supernatural amidst secrets and shadows.

Kenneth Branagh returns to the director's chair and steps back into the shoes of the iconic Hercule Poirot for "A Haunting in Venice." This latest cinematic outing for the Belgian detective, inspired by Agatha Christie's novel "Halloween Party," transports audiences to the atmospheric setting of Venice.

Poirot is forced to return to his career, and although Olivier does not offer him work, she does invite him to a spiritualist session on Halloween eve.

Describes the inciting incident for Poirot's return to detective work.

Poirot, seeking a quiet retirement after World War II, is drawn back into the world of crime by his friend, the mystery novelist Ariadne Oliver. A Halloween séance in a supposedly haunted palazzo sets the stage for a murder, forcing the great detective to confront not only human culprits but potentially supernatural forces.

It is in the haunted palazzo of the singer Rowena Drake where the session takes place, which is led by a mysterious medium.

Sets the scene for the murder that occurs during the séance.

The film promises a blend of suspense and supernatural elements, reminiscent of Christie's classic storytelling. With a star-studded cast including Branagh, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, and Kelly Reilly, "A Haunting in Venice" aims to captivate audiences with its intricate plot and gothic ambiance. The mystery unfolds within the opulent yet eerie walls of a singer's palazzo, where secrets lurk in every shadow.

Our detective will have to discover if the culprit is human or a spirit.

Highlights the central mystery and the supernatural element of the film.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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