Ten Little Indians
Ten Little Indians

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Ten Little Indians

1989
Movie
100 min
English

Ten people are invited to go on an African safari, only to find that an unseen person is killing them one by one. Could one of them be the killer?

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Alan BirkinshawGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Ten strangers are invited to a secluded island mansion by an eccentric millionaire who fails to appear. As a storm cuts them off from the mainland, they begin to die one by one, each according to the lines of a nursery rhyme. Suspicions mount as they realize the killer must be among them.

Critical Reception

This adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous novel received a lukewarm reception. While attempting to capture the suspense of the original story, critics often found the pacing uneven and the performances lacking. It is generally considered a less memorable rendition compared to other adaptations of the same material.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the tension and cleverness of other adaptations.

  • Performances are often uninspired.

  • Fails to build suspense effectively.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available commentary suggests a mixed to negative reception, with many finding it a disappointing and somewhat forgettable adaptation.

Fun Fact

This 1989 film is one of many adaptations of Agatha Christie's best-selling mystery novel, which has also been adapted into numerous films, stage plays, and even a video game.

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