The end result is a domestic drama punctuated by murders that remain comfortably off-screen—in other words, classic Christie. Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow. The cursed house - Geap Manor - weaves together three ghost stories set during Georgian times, the 1920s and the present day. Tutor Laurence is revealed to have been a conscientious objector, which serves as proof that he doesn’t have the nerve to kill anyone. Thanks to the smash success of recent Agatha Christie adaptations, like Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express and BBC One’s And Then There Were None, there’s been a renewed interest in adapting the queen of crime’s novels for the screen.. Thanks to the smash success of recent Agatha Christie adaptations, like Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express and BBC One’s And Then There Were None, there’s been a renewed interest in adapting the queen of crime’s novels for the screen. Watch first if you enjoy pulse-pounding surprise endings and dark atmosphere. The writers insert a clumsy CIA subplot that doesn’t completely work, but that, along with the setting change to the communist-wary 1950s, creates an underlying sense of paranoia that only adds to the darkness of the narrative. Convinced that one of her family members is responsible, Sophia persuades Charles to investigate. The other major change comes with the final reveal of the murderer, which ratchets up the tension to an almost frantic note. Read first if you prefer the tension of investigation over graphic descriptions of murder and mayhem. The action takes place in and near London in the autumn of 1947. Like most Christie novels, Crooked House is a fast-paced, enjoyable read with an ending that resonates. Starring Max Irons, Stefanie Martini, Glenn Close, Christina Hendricks, Gillian Anderson, Terence Stamp, Julian Sands. Directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner and written by Tim Rose Price, Paquet-Brenner, and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, Crooked House stars Max Irons as Charles Hayward and Stefanie Martini as Sophia Leonides. © Willow and Thatch. Here’s to crime! Thanks to the smash success of recent Agatha Christie adaptations, like Kenneth Branagh’s, The 2017 film, on the other hand, brings a dark immediacy to the story through some thoughtful plot changes. A brand new adaptation of Agatha Christie's Crooked House created by Sony Pictures. With Max Irons, Stefanie Martini, Glenn Close, Honor Kneafsey. not a blood relation— she’ll still be free to marry Charles, so he tags along with the police investigation to clear up the matter before he proposes. Here’s to crime! We also explore the things that lovers of period dramas enjoy: historical fiction, vintage and contemporary treasures for the home and garden, linens, textiles, farmhouse and cottage style, places to visit in the UK, the best teas, handmade wares and so much more, because the world is filled with lovely. It’s an entirely different experience from the original novel, one that brings Christie firmly into the twenty-first century. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Sophia’s mother Magda (Gillian Anderson) wears a harsh black wig and makeup that highlight her overdramatic personality, while Aunt Edith (Glenn Close) happily shoots moles infesting the estate. Crooked House (2017) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Each month we discuss a book that as been adapted, or will be adapted, into a historical, costume or period drama. Other, smaller changes play up character details and tone in engaging ways. https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Crooked-House/908284 Aristide’s sons have both failed in their professional lives and may have murdered him for money; their wives are self-involved and standoffish. Here’s to crime! Costuming, setting, and performance choices further develop characters beyond their appearances in the novel, and the film’s score and direction create an uneasy atmosphere. Not so this time. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. With British mysteries, I often select the most well-known star for the villain and sit back to enjoy it. In Agatha Christie's most twisted tale, a spy-turned-private-detective is lured by his former lover to catch her grandfather's murderer before Scotland Yard exposes dark family secrets. Willow and Thatch has an online Period Drama Book Club!