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Clue is a 1985 American comedy mystery film directed and written by Jonathan Lynn, who developed the story with John Landis. Based on the board game Cluedo, the film stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull and Lesley Ann Warren. Set in 1954, the film follows six strangers who gather at a secluded mansion where a series of murders unfolds, forcing them to…
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Released in 1985, Clue is one of those movies that did not fully connect with audiences at first, but over time it has become a true cult classic. Based on the popular board game, it could have easily been a gimmick. Instead, it turned into a fast paced, witty, and endlessly entertaining comedy. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn, who also co wrote the screenplay. Lynn understands exactly what makes the story wo…More
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Leading up to Halloween I've been trying to join in on the #spookymonth fun when I can, watching a few Halloween themed television shows and films. Roaming through Letterboxd I came across Clue from 1985, not quite sure whether I had seen it before, but knowing generally what the film might be, I decided to instantly check it out. Assuming the film, based on the appearance Tim Curry alone, be a light-hearted detecti…More
Quick, how many board games to movie conversions can you name? Not many. At least if you are like me. It is just not a hot category for the movie industry, unlike video games. Considering how good Clue is and how well it holds true to the source material, it is a shame more movies like this were not created. Considering the lack of box office success, it is probably easy to understand why no one tried too soon. The…More
Clue is a 1985 movie based on the popular Hasbro board game. Making a board game movie into a adult style dramatic comedy seems like a horrible idea, but the movie is excellent. It has an all star cast and is well directed. The low level lighting and professional camera shots gives this movie a very spooky feel. This movie has a real "house on the hill" vibe, like an old Dracula film. The first few scenes of the mov…More
I have always liked the game Clue and have a lot of fun playing the game over the years. In 1985, Clue was released. sourceMore
This is a real, honestly short review. Based on the Parker Brothers’ board game, Clue is a comedy that came out in 1985, starring a whole bunch of people, Tim Curry, Madalene Kahn, Colleen Camp, Christopher Lloyd, Leslie Ann Warren among others. I won’t try to explain the plot beyond the basic: someone dies, the others all try to figure out who did it. It’s great! This is a great, funny, ensemble comedy, along the l…More
This is a real, honestly short review. Based on the Parker Brothers’ board game, Clue is a comedy that came out in 1985, starring a whole bunch of people, Tim Curry, Madalene Kahn, Colleen Camp, Christopher Lloyd, Leslie Ann Warren among others. I won’t try to explain the plot beyond the basic: someone dies, the others all try to figure out who did it. It’s great! This is a great, funny, ensemble comedy, along the l…More