A Haunting in Venice is a supernatural thriller set in post-World War II Venice. The film stars Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot, a retired detective who is reluctantly drawn into a mystery when one of the guests at a séance is murdered. The film also stars Michelle Yeoh, Tina Fey, and Jamie Dornan.
A Haunting In Venice Movie Official Trailer
The film is directed by Branagh, who also directed the 2022 film Death on the Nile. Branagh is a longtime fan of Agatha Christie’s novels, and he has said that he wanted to make a film that was both faithful to the source material and also brought something new to the story.
The film has been praised by critics for its atmosphere, performances, and suspenseful plot. It has a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus reading, “A Haunting in Venice is a stylish and atmospheric thriller that brings Agatha Christie’s classic novel to life.”
The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 15, 2023. It will be released in the following cinemas:
AMC Theatres
Cinemark Theatres
Regal Cinemas
Landmark Theatres
Harkins Theatres
If you are a fan of Agatha Christie, supernatural thrillers, or just good old-fashioned mysteries, then you should definitely check out A Haunting in Venice. It is a film that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Here are some additional thoughts on the film:
The film’s setting in Venice is absolutely stunning. The city’s canals, bridges, and architecture provide a perfect backdrop for the film’s dark and mysterious story.
The performances by the cast are all excellent. Kenneth Branagh is particularly good as Hercule Poirot, bringing the character to life with his wit and charm.
The film’s suspenseful plot will keep you on the edge of your seat. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very end.
Overall, A Haunting in Venice is a well-made and suspenseful thriller that is sure to please fans of Agatha Christie and the mystery genre. I highly recommend checking it out.

Cast and Other Detail of “A Haunting In Venice” Movie
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Violence|Disturbing Images|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Holiday, Mystery & thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Producer: Ridley Scott, Judy Hofflund, Mark Gordon, Simon Kinberg
Writer: Michael Green
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 15, 2023 Wide
Runtime: 1h 43m
Distributor: 20th Century Studios
Production Co: The Mark Gordon Company, Scott Free Productions, TSG Entertainment, Kinberg Genre, 20th Century Studios
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Directed By
Kenneth Branagh
Writing Credits
Michael Green … (screenplay by)
Agatha Christie … (based upon the novel “Hallowe’en Party” by)
Produced By
Enrico Ballarin … line producer: Venice unit
Kenneth Branagh … producer (p.g.a.)
Martin Curry … associate producer
Mark Gordon … executive producer
Judy Hofflund … producer (p.g.a.)
Louise Killin … executive producer
Simon Kinberg … producer
James Prichard … executive producer
Ridley Scott … producer
Cast Of ” A Haunting In Venice” Movie
Kenneth Branagh … Hercule Poirot
Dylan Corbett Bader … Baker
Amir El-Masry … Alessandro Longo
Riccardo Scamarcio … Vitale Portfoglio
Fernando Piloni … Vincenzo Di Stefano
Lorenzo Acquaviva … Grocer
Tina Fey … Ariadne Oliver
David Menkin … Puppet Show MC
Camille Cottin … Olga Seminoff
Kelly Reilly … Rowena Drake
Jude Hill … Leopold Ferrier
Yaw Nimako-Asamoah … Child (Cookie Gobbler)
Jamie Dornan … Dr. Leslie Ferrier
Clara Duczmal … Child (Crying Girl)
Rowan Robinson … Alicia Drake
Michelle Yeoh … Mrs. Reynolds
Emma Laird … Desdemona Holland
Stella Harris … Child (Staircase 1)
Emilio Villa-Muhammad … Child (Staircase 2)
Vanessa Ifediora … Sister Maria Felicitas
Kyle Allen … Maxime Gerard
Ali Khan … Nicholas Holland
Esther Rae Tillotson … Alicia Drake (Young)
Winnie Soldi … Police Captain
Richard Price … Gondaliero (uncredited)
Music By
Hildur Guðnadóttir
Music Department Of ” A Haunting In Venice” Movie
Robert Ames … conductor / orchestrator
Richard Armstrong … music editor
Galya Bisengalieva … musician: solo violin / solo violin
Harry Burnell … Assistant Music Editor
Jonny Byers … musician: solo cello
Ananda Chatterjee … Copyist / Music Preparation
London Contemporary Orchestra … Score Performed by
Francesco Donadello … score mixer
Hildur Guðnadóttir … musician: cello
Clifton Harrison … musician: viola
Patty Macmillan … Composer Agent
Nicole Crespo O’Donoghue … musician: violin
Samuel Schwenk … assistant score mix engineer
Max Welford … musician: solo clarinet
Sound Department Of ” A Haunting In Venice” Movie
Mattia Biadene … second assistant sound: Italy
Pete Blaxill … first assistant sound
Tomas Blazukas … sound designer
Jennie Breckenridge … adr recordist
Scott Cannizzaro … adr mixer: Soundtrack New York
Simon Chase … supervising sound editor: Soundbyte Studios
Oliver Ferris … foley artist: Twickenham Studios
Sophia Hardman … foley editor
James Hayday … sound effects editor: Soundbyte Studios
Amelia Jean Haynes … second assistant sound (as Amelia Jean)
Dominika Latusek … Assistant Sound Editor
James Mather … supervising sound designer: Soundbyte Studios
Kian McClure … first assistant sound
Adam Mendez … foley mixer: Twickenham Studios
Oliver Miszti … trainee sound assistant
Andy Nelson … re-recording mixer
Colin Nicolson … production sound mixer
Mark Taylor … re-recording mixer
Charlie Whiteside … Mix Technician
Makeup Department Of ” A Haunting In Venice” Movie
Elisabetta Arlotti … additional makeup and hair
Kerry Gibson … Hair and Makeup Assistant
Susan Howard … crowd makeup supervisor Italy
Nicola Iles … Crowd hair stylist: Italy
Samuel James … wig maker
Mariel Karu … hair and makeup trainee pick-ups
Becca Lymbourides … Hair & Makeup Assistant
Lucía Moore … Crowd Makeup Trainee (as Lucy Moore)
Natasha Mutti … Hair and Makeup Junior
Jenn ‘Jorge’ Nelson … personal to Tina Fey
Shreya Patel … Hair and Makeup Supervisor
Loulia Sheppard … key hair stylist
Wakana Yoshihara … Hair & Makeup Designer
Louise Young … key makeup artist