"In 2023, broke the box office by taking something as simple as a doll with no real story behind it and transforming it into a blockbuster film. Forty years ago, another movie pulled a similar trick, and it became a cult classic that inspired a new level of on-screen playfulness still seen today. The movie itself feels just as innovative - and funny - as when it first premiered, and even without its central gimmick, it's a must-see for mystery fans."
"Mrs. Peacock (Eileen Brennan), Professor Plum (Christopher Lloyd), Mr. Green (Michael McKean), Colonel Mustard (Martin Mull), Miss Scarlet (Lesley Ann Warren), and maid Mrs. White (Madeline Kahn) must join forces to figure out who murdered Mr. Boddy (Lee Ving), where, and with what weapon. All of this is overseen by the eccentric butler Wadsworth (Tim Curry), who's as close as Clue has to a true star."
"But the most interesting part of Clue isn't the frantic energy, the endless quotable moments, or the Mrs. White monologue that's lived on in GIFs since the dawn of the internet. It's the ending. When the movie premiered in theaters, showings included one of three random endings, meaning audiences really had no idea who the murderer would be until the big reveal."
"The gimmick divided critics and failed to enthrall audiences - Clue bombed at the box office, and if you stream it today, it simply includes all three endings. Still, the trick cemented Clue's place in cinematic history and influenced future media. The latest season of Black Mirror included an episode about the Mandela Effect that randomly assigned one of two different versions to viewers, in an attempt to confuse audiences"
Clue is a 1985 mystery-comedy written and directed by Jonathan Lynn, based on the board game. Five strangers assemble for a dinner party that becomes a murder investigation with every guest a suspect. The cast includes Eileen Brennan, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren, Madeline Kahn, Tim Curry, and Lee Ving. The film's theatrical gimmick presented audiences with one of three randomized endings, a choice that divided critics and contributed to its box-office failure. The film later gained cult status, influenced later media experiments with alternate versions, and remains noted for its energy, quotable lines, and comic performances.
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