
Evil Under the Sun
Beneath the sun-drenched glamour of a secluded Greek island resort, a meticulously crafted murder exposes a web of hidden resentments and long-held secrets amongst the wealthy and seemingly carefree guests. This isn’t a frantic chase, but a playfully observant unraveling of motive, driven by Poirot’s sharp intellect and a cast of characters each harboring plausible – and surprisingly petty – reasons for wanting a celebrated actress silenced. The film distinguishes itself through a deliberate pacing that luxuriates in the setting and character dynamics, fostering a lighthearted, almost satirical atmosphere even as a life is extinguished, prioritizing intricate social observation over breathless suspense. It’s a brightly colored, deceptively relaxing whodunit where the true crime lies not just in the act of murder, but in the exposed fragility of reputations and the corrosive power of envy.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Guy Hamilton
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 1982-03-05
- Looptyd
- 117 min
- Gradering
- 6.9 / 10 (517)
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- Peter Ustinov
- James Mason













