Review of Murder by Death (1976) by Sandra G — 13 Jan 2008

This film is the funniest thing I've seenin along time.

This review of Murder by Death (1976) was written by Sandra G on 13 Jan 2008.

Murder by Death has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bob W (910) on 18 Mar 2013

Simon's parody of whodunit famous detectives gathered together to solve a murder that hasn't happened…

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By Bobbi S (32) on 19 Apr 2012

Parody to clue. hilarious.great actors giving a wonderful performance. I love this movie. would watch over again…

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By Robert I (1,833) on 06 Jan 2013

Well, this film has its funny moments. But there should be more fun and the development it's a little bit tedious…

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By Dee M (100) on 07 Jul 2012

Fantastic cast and far better than 'Clue.' A comedy made in a time when political correctness didn't exist. An absolute classic…

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By Robyn M (1,282) on 30 Jul 2012

Great comedy tribute to the Murder Mystery Genre written by Neil Simon…

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Strikingly similar to 1985's Clue, although much slower to start, less entertaining, equally comedic, and significantly worse ending…

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By Dave Kehr (1,442) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 25 Nov 2012

Even Neil Simon fans (and they do exist, believe it or not) will probably be bummed out by this stunningly unfunny 1976 parody of detective films…

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By Ralph T (16) on 01 Apr 2016

Far more groans at the bad jokes than chuckles at the good ones…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 21 May 2015

Classic camp with so many great performers crowded into one room -- final performances for several of them. FAR superior to Clue…

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By Jose Luis M (587) on 12 Aug 2014

This is a classic film. If you like character actors, silly plot and fun check this out. Underrated due to timing of release…

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