Evil Under the Sun (1982)
It’s ironic that even though David Suchet is inarguably the best and most beloved Hercule Poirot, my favorite film adaptations aren’t the ones he stars in. Evil Under the Sun, starring Peter Ustinov as the famous literary Belgium detective, is extremely entertaining. Not only is the story itself one of the most intriguing of Agatha Christie’s mysteries, but the supporting cast makes it a cinematic delight. Maggie Smith, James Mason, Sylvia Miles, Diana Rigg, Roddy McDowall, Jane Birkin, Colin Blakely, Nicholas Clay, Denis Quilley, and Emily Hone are all staying at the beautiful hotel where a terrible crime might be committed. Peter predicts something bad will happen, since so much hatred is in the air, and there is evil everywhere under the sun, and when something does, he has to use his famous little gray cells to find the culprit.
Evil Under the Sun is a very fun mystery to watch because of the beautiful, lush setting. The art deco furnishings of the hotel, combined with the adorable costumes and tropical island backdrop, make every scene a treat for the eye. Maggie Smith is particularly adorable, as is James Mason, playing a “yes, dear” husband to Sylvia Miles. For a mystery you’ll never figure out, and for interesting suspects you’ll love to hate, check out Evil Under the Sun.
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Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of the original novel here!
Evil Under the Sun is a very fun mystery to watch because of the beautiful, lush setting. The art deco furnishings of the hotel, combined with the adorable costumes and tropical island backdrop, make every scene a treat for the eye. Maggie Smith is particularly adorable, as is James Mason, playing a “yes, dear” husband to Sylvia Miles. For a mystery you’ll never figure out, and for interesting suspects you’ll love to hate, check out Evil Under the Sun.
More James Mason movies here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of the original novel here!