MURDER BY DEATH (1976) - ♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Robert Moore

Written by - Neil Simon

Starring - Eileen Brennan, Peter Falk, Alec Guinness, David Niven, Peter Sellers, Maggie Smith, James Cromwell, Truman Capote

"Perhaps the most delightful spoof on thriller genres, certainly one of its most intelligent, Murder by Death is the tale of a murder dinner party, to which many famous detectives and investigators are invited by a mysterious figure. Written by the always interesting Neil Simon, Murder by Death is funny, with its punchy dialogue and start references to literature and cinema. However, on top of that, it is genuinely gripping and intriguing as a thriller farce. A star studded and inspired cast adds to the appeal of the film."

Comedy, USA