We’d say this is Brannagh’s must accomplished turn as Poirot so far, the toned down moustache has definitely made a difference, he feels more like Poirot. “A Haunting in Venice” is set in eerie, post-World War II Venice on All Hallows’ Eve and is a terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrus into a sinister world of shadows and secrets. Mustly being confined to one smaller, interior heavy location, Branagh’s direction is even better than what’s come before. His trademark canted angles have never been more at home and even though the film isn’t massively scary, Branagh is it still able to craft some effectively uncomfortable moments. Will acted all round, Kelly Reilly is no stranger to Agatha Christie, she’s excellent as Rowena, and as for the young man that played Leopold, he is great.