A Haunting in Venice (2023) is a mystery-thriller directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on Agatha Christie’s novel Hallowe’en Party. Set in post-World War II Venice, the film follows renowned detective Hercule Poirot as he is reluctantly drawn into a supernatural case during a Halloween seance. The wealthy and eccentric Mrs. Ferrars invites a group of guests to her crumbling Venetian mansion for a spiritualist gathering. However, when one of the guests is murdered, Poirot must investigate a web of secrets and lies within the tense and ominous atmosphere of the house.
The film combines classic Christie suspense with eerie, gothic elements, as Poirot navigates the thin line between rational deduction and supernatural fear. Surrounded by a star-studded cast including Michelle Yeoh and Tina Fey, Branagh creates a haunting mood, blending mystery, horror, and psychological drama. A Haunting in Venice explores themes of grief, fear, and the unknown, culminating in a gripping, twist-filled conclusion.
