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A Haunting in Venice is receiving positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, with a current rating of 79%, outperforming its predecessors Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile.
What are critics saying about a haunting in Venice? ›
Critics Reviews
There is a specter of trauma that hangs over the whole movie, turning it from a good classic detective story into something more ghostly and spiritual. Content collapsed.
Is a haunting in Venice actually scary? ›
Unexpectedly dark and creepy murder mystery for 13+
Didn't expect the amount of jump scares that were included. With the cinematic environment it actually made me jump.
Is a haunting in Venice appropriate? ›
Good move, but not for preteens and teens sensitive to scary movies/shows.
Has there ever been a 100% Rotten Tomato movie? ›
A number of these films also appear on the AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies lists, but there are many others and several entries with dozens of positive reviews, which are considered surprising to some experts. To date, Paddington 2 holds the site's record, with an approval rating of 100% and 214 positive reviews.
Is A Haunting in Venice better than death on the Nile? ›
While it's less ostentatious than 2017's 'Murder on the Orient Express' and less scenic than 2022's (inferior) 'Death on the Nile,' 2023's 'A Haunting in Venice' is a more subdued murder mystery that relies on solid acting and a suspension of reality to bring things to life.
How many people died in A Haunting in Venice? ›
There are four deaths in A Haunting in Venice, three of which are murders. Through his incredible detective skills, Poirot solves the murders, and while the film ends on an ambiguous note about whether ghosts are real, the murders are solved by real-world clues.
Is Haunting in Venice based on a true story? ›
While the murder at the heart of this mystery isn't based on any one true story, Branagh's latest outing does channel its horror through some very real-world atrocities.
What Agatha Christie story is A Haunting in Venice based on? ›
A Haunting in Venice is a 2023 American mystery film produced and directed by Kenneth Branagh from a screenplay by Michael Green, loosely based on the 1969 Agatha Christie novel Hallowe'en Party.
Should Christians watch A Haunting in Venice? ›
The movie has some morally uplifting, Christian content and references. For example, one suspect turns out to be a still devout former nun who does a good deed. However, A HAUNTING IN VENICE also has some atheist doubt, two or so unexplained occult moments, brief foul language, and scary situations.
The film is set in post-World War II Venice, and follows Poirot as he investigates a murder at a séance. The film has a dark and atmospheric tone, with some jump scares and disturbing imagery.
Are there demons in A Haunting in Venice? ›
Set in postwar Europe, the film has no gore, no demons, no bloodied teenagers. Instead, we get crumbling Italian palazzos, fleeting apparitions, and some surprisingly sophisticated themes. It's a Halloween movie for grownups.
What is the trigger warning for the haunting in Venice? ›
Violence includes murders, jump scares, people being impaled (one by a statue, one by a sword), ghosts, sudden noises, screaming, glass breaking, attempted drowning, fighting, punching, slapping, threatening with broken glass, poison, injury, and more.
What to know before watching A Haunting in Venice? ›
Your Guide to 'A Haunting in Venice' — Everything We Know So Far
- It's a sequel to Death on the Nile and Murder on the Orient Express. ...
- It's based on an Agatha Christie novel. ...
- A Haunting in Venice takes place in post-WWII Venice. ...
- So, who exactly is helming A Haunting in Venice? ...
- Poirot like we've never seen before.
Why is Haunting in Venice 16+? ›
Following up the case on the Nile, Hercule Poirot returns to tackle a case which seems to involve a supernatural context, and the darker tone and themes may be challenging for younger children.
Which movie is #1 in the list of scariest horror movies ever according to Rotten Tomatoes? ›
1. The Exorcist (1973)
What is the highest Rotten Tomatoes score on a movie? ›
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, a film has a rating of 100% if each professional review recorded by the website is assessed as positive rather than negative.
Is A Haunting in Venice a hit? ›
The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $122.3 million worldwide.
What is considered a bad rating on Rotten Tomatoes? ›
When at least 60% of reviews for a movie or TV show are positive, a red tomato is displayed to indicate its Fresh status. When less than 60% of reviews for a movie or TV show are positive, a green splat is displayed to indicate its Rotten status.