Kenneth Branagh’s upcoming horror-thriller, A Haunting in Venice has already generated significant buzz due to its star-studded cast, including Michelle Yeoh, Tina Fey, Jude Hill, Kelly Reilly, and Jamie Dornan. The newly-released trailer has further piqued the interest of horror fans, promising an atmospheric and chilling experience.
A Haunting in Venice hits theatres on September 15, 2023.
Official Trailer Released
The trailer for A Haunting in Venice promises a gripping and suspenseful horror experience. From the eerie shots of Venice’s canals to the ominous presence that haunts the family, fans have a lot to look forward to.
A Haunting in Venice is based off of Agatha Christie’s work, Hallowe’en Party. The film focuses on Hercule Poirot, one of Christie’s most famous and longest running characters. The twirly mustached super sleuth is known for solving murders with keen perception, theatrical flair, and a bit of self importance, which is not unearned. Poirot has appeared multiple novels, plays and short stories. Not to mention the PBS series Poirot, that ran from 1989 to 2013.
A Haunting in Venice Announces Star Studded Cast and Crew
What makes A Haunting in Venice exciting is that the team behind it is no stranger to murder mysteries and bringing Agatha Christie’s work to life. The film reunites the team of filmmakers behind Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and Death on the Nile (2022).
Kenneth Branagh is helming the production as director and working with a screenplay by Oscar nominee Michael Green. In addition, the acclaimed Hilder Guønadøttir was tapped to compose the score. Guønadøttir is most known for her work on Joker, Chernobyl, Tár and Women talking.
One of the most exciting aspects of the series is the impressive cast, including Michelle Yeoh. Fans adore her for her action-packed roles in films such as Everything Everywhere All At Once and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Her presence adds a significant level of gravitas to the film, and her performance is sure to be a highlight. Kenneth Branagh will also take the lead role as Christie’s mustached sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Other notable cast members include Tina Fey, Kelly Reilly, Jamie Dornan, Emma Laird, Ali Khan, and others.
Classic murder mysteries have been enjoying a renaissance, which was properly kicked off by Knives Out. With this, A Haunting in Venice could be one of this year’s standout horror films.
