Clue

Six strangers converge on a sprawling mansion for a dinner party hosted by Mr Boddy. Secrets tied to a ruthless blackmail scheme surface as the night grows tense. When Boddy is found dead and the lights fail, the guests discover they are trapped with a killer in their midst. They team up with Boddy's chatty butler to figure out who among them pulled off the murder while the house seems to shift with hidden passages and concealed weapons. Allegiances shift as suspicions multiply, and every guest guards a secret motive. The mood swings from sly humor to rising paranoia as the night spirals toward an uncertain conclusion, and the uneasy laughter never fully hides the danger.

Directed by Jonathan Lynn, Clue adapts a game driven premise with a screenplay from John Landis and ensemble performances led by Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, and Michael McKean during its 1985 theatrical release, with a tight locked room feel.

The film has grown into a cult favorite, in large part because of its multiple endings and playful spoof of classic murder mysteries. It spawned a lasting fan base, trivia chatter, and lively riffs in pop culture discussions about whodunits. Its brisk pace and witty sight gags keep the mood electric.

Critics at the time balanced affection for the brisk banter and star turn performances with notes about tonal swings toward broad comedy. The film probes deception, social masks, and the tension of a closed circle where everyone has something to hide, and it hints at the fragility of social ties under pressure.

Awards: The movie did not score major nominations or wins, but its revival as a cult classic helped it endure in audience memory and influence later parody and ensemble mystery comedies. Over time it has been cited in lists of iconic 80s comedies and remains a reference point for fans of witty ensemble farce.