If you were hopingA Haunting in Venicehas a scene after the credits, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed, as there isn’t one. Once again,Kenneth Branaghhas returned asHercule Poirot— and his latest mystery has a touch of the supernatural.A Haunting in Veniceis based on the novelHallowe’en NightbyAgatha Christie, though it takes more than a few liberties with the source material. Retired and living in Venice, Poirot is approached by his old author friend Ariadne Oliver (Tina Fey) with a challenge. Ariadne seeks to disprove the work of Joyce Reynolds (Michelle Yeoh), an alleged medium for the dead and invites Poirot to a children’s Halloween party at the house of former opera singer Rowena Drake (Kelly Reilly). Naturally, murder ensues and Poirot must put his detective skills to the test. This time is unlike any other case though, as Poirot may not only be dealing with human murders but the paranormal as well.
There Is No Post Credits Scene for ‘A Haunting in Venice’ and It Does Not Set up a Sequel
Even though there is no post-credits scene, it wouldn’t be a surprise if we see future Poirot mysteries in theaters. However, there are no hints to be found in the finale of the movie. This is unlikeMurder on the Orient Express, whose finale sees Poirot hearing word that his expertise is needed in Egypt, teasingDeath on the Nile.Death on the Niledid not set upA Haunting in Veniceor make any hint toward it, though. Leaving the future possibilities open is probably smart as it does not put Branagh under any pressure to come up with his next idea too quickly. He’s a busy guy! This year, not only did he star and direct in another Christie adaptation but he played a small but memorable role in one of the biggest movies of the year,Oppenheimer. Maybe this is the end of Poirot as portrayed by Branagh. Who knows? It will probably be up to the box-office performance ofAHaunting in Venice.
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‘A Haunting at Venice’ Boasts an Ensemble Cast
Much like Branagh’s previous Poirot adaptations, there is a solid cast behindA Haunting At Venice.While not as star-studded asMurder on the Orient ExpressorDeath on the Nile, there are still some heavy hitters in the form of Yeoh, Reilly, and Fey. Rounding out the cast areJamie Dornanas a doctor struggling with PTSD,Kyle Allenas an arrogant young millionaire,Camille Cottinas a devoted housekeeper, andJude Hillas the doctor’s son. This is the second time Dornan and Hill are working with Branagh, who directed them in 2021’sBelfast, which won Branagh the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Branagh also reunites with much of the crew behind the first two Poirot films, including screenwriterMichael Greenand producersRidley ScottandSimon Kinberg.Even ifA Haunting at Venicedoesn’t have a post-credits scene, its spooky atmosphere as well as the sharp direction from Branagh (who turns in his best performance as Poirot) make it worth a watch.
A Haunting in Venicehits theaters on September 15.
