Just as the setup for the board game depicts, the characters gather at a mansion for a dinner party, only to discover that they are all being blackmailed.
When Mr. Boddy is murdered, the game begins in earnest. This underrated gem has faced unwarranted criticism. It is a delightful, farcical homage to a beloved childhood board game, with an ensemble cast where no one overshadows the rest. The actors chosen for each major role were perfect for their characters, bringing their distinctive personas to life. Tim Curry, Madeleine Kahn, Eileen Brennan, Lesley Ann Warren, Christopher Lloyd, Martin Mull, Michael McKean, and Colleen Camp brilliantly portray the colorful Clue characters of Wadsworth the butler, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Colonel Mustard, Mr. Green, and Yvette the maid.