AGATHA CHRISTIE’S DEATH ON THE NILE

Coinciding with the release of the new theatrical adaptation from Kenneth Branagh, Acorn features the DVD/Blu-ray release of the acclaimed and star filled classic adaptation of the world renowned  mystery novel, AGATHA CHRISTIE’S DEATH ON THE NILE on September 29, 2020. While vacationing in Egypt, Poirot (David Suchet, His Dark Materials, Decline & Fall) intervenes when a jilted woman harasses her former friend, but the river cruise still turns deadly  ($19.99, Amazon.com).

While vacationing in Egypt, Poirot (Suchet) meets the beautiful Linnet Ridgeway (Emily Blunt, Mary Poppins Returns, A Quiet Place), a wealthy British heiress on her honeymoon. Linnet requests his help, as she is being stalked by a former friend (Emma Griffiths Malin, The Forsyte Saga), who accuses Linnet of stealing her boyfriend (JJ Field, TURN: Washington’s Spies, Ford v Ferrari). Poirot declines to get involved in the quarrel, even as all four of them embark on a Nile cruise together. But when a murder occurs aboard the vessel, Poirot must turn his little gray cells from relaxation to investigation.

The outstanding cast also features Daniel Lapaine (Catastrophe), David Soul (Starsky & Hutch), Judy Parfitt (Call the Midwife), and Barbara Flynn (Cranford, Cracker).

Street Date: September 29, 2020                                                                                                                       

DVD: 1 episode -- Approx. 102 min. –SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961285297      SRP: $19.99

Blu-ray: 1 episode –Approx. 102 min. – SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961285396   SRP: $19.99

 My Thoughts

Only the British could find a way to take a classic mystery novel and turn it into an equally entertaining series. That is exactly what they've done with the Agatha Christie's Poirot. They have brought the Belgian Detective to life, right down to his classic mustache and I have been hooked on this show since series one. Series nine brings in the following four episodes.

Unlike so many television shows, Poirot loses none of its entertainment or realism as the series progresses Death on the Nile is my favorite of all the Poirot  shows. In this episode,  a honeymoon cruise turns deadly. A rich heiress pleads for his help when she is being stalked. At first he tries to avoid the drama, but when someone his murdered, he is the only one who can solve the mystery.

Fantastic costumes, spectacular settings, and suburb acting make Poirot a classic series. 
In this series, the story of the renown  is told in a way that Agatha Christie would be proud off. If you want to take advantage a whole set of great mysteries, this is the series for you. If you want to grab a copy of this DVD, you can find it in stores nationwide or online at Amazon.