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The New York Times
Bosley Crowther praised René Clair's direction and the splendid cast, noting the film's humor, light macabre touch, and intelligent handling of horror.
Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island and while they are waiting for the mysterious host to appear, a recording levels serious accusations at each of the guests. Soon they start being murdered, one by one. As the survivors try to keep their wits, they reach a disturbing conclusion: one of them must be the killer.
Critical Consensus
7.3
IMDb
7.0
TMDB
The 1945 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel received universal acclaim upon its release. It holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an average score of 8.1/10, praised for its suspense, direction, and technical aspects.
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The 1945 film was released in the United Kingdom under the title "Ten Little Indians" to align with the novel's third UK title.
Due to lapsed copyright, the film is now in the public domain and is freely available online.
Director René Clair stated that the film "isn't interesting because it isn't personal," finding only the adaptation process intriguing.
Clair noted difficulties in adapting the novel's "bluffs" and "deceits" for the screen, requiring unique workarounds.
The filmmakers deliberately changed Agatha Christie's original tone, conceiving the picture more or less as a comedy.
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Leonard Maltin
Awarded the film four out of four stars, calling it "highly suspenseful" and commending its script, music score, and visuals.
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