Evil Under the Sun
Evil Under the Sun

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Evil Under the Sun

1982
Movie
117 min
English

An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users77%
Director: Guy HamiltonGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Hercule Poirot is called to a luxurious private island resort in the Mediterranean to investigate the murder of a wealthy and unpleasant actress. As Poirot delves into the lives of the glamorous guests, he uncovers a web of deceit, greed, and illicit affairs. The investigation reveals that almost everyone had a motive for the crime, leading Poirot to a shocking and unexpected conclusion.

Critical Reception

Evil Under the Sun (1982) was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its starry cast, lush Mediterranean setting, and intricate mystery. While some found it a bit light compared to other Poirot adaptations, its charming performances and classic Agatha Christie plot secured its place as an enjoyable whodunit.

What Reviewers Say

  • A stylish and entertaining adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic novel.

  • Peter Ustinov is perfectly cast as the bumbling yet brilliant Hercule Poirot.

  • The film benefits from a strong ensemble cast and beautiful scenery.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's engaging mystery plot and the enjoyable performances of the cast, particularly Peter Ustinov. Many viewers appreciated the glamorous setting and the classic feel of the Agatha Christie adaptation.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain, with the fictional "Chloris Island" resort being the Hotel Formentor.

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CinemaSerf

Guy Hamilton does wonders here with this fairly far-fetched Agatha Christie story about the murder of an actress - a rather unlikeable creation of Diana Rigg - on an idyllic if somewhat ramshackle island paradise run by Maggie Smith. Peter ...