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Starts off on the slow side but by the end found this to be a great whodunnit with a solid cast. There are some good twists and turns and the performances from this ensemble were well done, headlined by Richard Benjamin. **4.0/5**
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The Last of Sheila
1973
Movie
120 min
English
A year after Sheila is killed in a hit-and-run, her multimillionaire husband invites a group of friends to spend a week on his yacht playing a scavenger hunt-style mystery game—but the game turns out to be all too real and all too deadly.
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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Herbert Ross•Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Plot Summary
A wealthy Hollywood producer, Clinton, invites a group of friends aboard his yacht for a cruise to Thailand, ostensibly to scatter the ashes of his late wife, Sheila. However, as the journey progresses, it becomes clear that Sheila's death was no accident, and a sinister plan for revenge unfolds among the guests.
Critical Reception
The Last of Sheila was met with mixed to positive reviews, praised for its intricate plot and strong performances, though some critics found its twists to be overly complex or contrived. It is generally regarded as a clever and stylish thriller from the 1970s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its clever, Agatha Christie-esque whodunit structure.
The performances of the ensemble cast are a significant strength.
Some found the plot's intricate twists to be a bit too convoluted.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Motion Picture.
Fun Fact
The screenplay was co-written by Academy Award-winning actor Anthony Perkins and star Stephen Sondheim, who was a celebrated composer and lyricist.
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