Crooked House

On a sunlit English estate, a wealthy patriarch dies and leaves a labyrinth of suspects living under one roof. A private investigator teams up with a former flame to sift through a tangle of motives, alibis, and family grudges. The sprawling house feels like a character in its own right, its corridors concealing secret doors, forged loyalties, and whispered histories. As each relative reveals a fragment of truth, the investigators must decide which story fits the evidence and what price lies exact in the end. The film reshapes the classic Christie setup into a sleek modern thriller that emphasizes mood, misdirection, and the uneasy elegance of high society. Its pace keeps you guessing without overplaying the theatrics.

Directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, Crooked House is an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s mystery novel. The film reimagines the familiar Christie setup with a contemporary polish and an all star ensemble, blending glossy suspense with darker family stakes, and arrived in 2017 in theaters worldwide.

The movie earned about 2.05 million dollars worldwide, reflecting a modest return outside major markets. Its performance aligns with other Christie adaptations that appeal to dedicated fans rather than broad blockbuster audiences, and it found audiences on home video and streaming later.

The film sits in the lineage of Christie adaptations that attract a star studded cast and a poised mystery aesthetic. Glenn Close brings aristocratic presence as Lady Edith, with Max Irons, Stefanie Martini, Christina Hendricks, and Terence Stamp elevating the family dynamics, making it a talking point among fans.

Critics gave it mixed notices, reflected in a 6.379 out of 10 from 976 votes on the referenced platform. The film wrestles with secrecy, inheritance, and appearances within a grand house, where loyalties shift as clues accumulate and consequences become real for those who live with the truth over time.