A thrilling new whodunnit starring Dame Joan Collins is set to captivate audiences, with early reviews hailing it as a perfect watch for fans of Murder She Wrote and Agatha Christie. The film, titled Murder Between Friends, follows a group of friends whose luxurious holiday at a country estate owned by true crime TV star Francesca Carlyle takes a dark turn when a dead body is discovered in a hot tub.
A Classic Mystery with a Modern Twist
As tensions rise, every guest becomes a suspect, and the friends turn to their celebrity sleuth hostess, played by the iconic Joan Collins, to uncover the killer before they strike again. The film has already garnered a positive response from viewers, who describe it as "cosy" viewing with "plenty of twists." Collins herself has suggested the movie would appeal to devotees of Agatha Christie and Murder She Wrote.
Critical Acclaim and Fan Reactions
A reviewer from Film Threat wrote: "A Murder Between Friends makes for a fun night of low-stakes sleuthing, and it's great to have Joan Collins back. It is a simple mystery playing on our greed and our appetite for spicy relationships at the same time." On IMDb, one viewer called the film a "campy Agatha Christie-esque satire," while another noted that the TV legend "adds star power."
Social media users have also praised Collins' performance. One fan commented on Facebook: "What amazes me is that after so many years Joan still keeps the same voice quality with those beautiful British sounds!" Another wrote: "A masterful plot and the incomparable Dame Joan Collins in the lead role!!!" A third added: "Joan still has so much class, still classy in a whodunnit."
Potential Sequel Teased
Collins has already hinted at a possible follow-up, posting on Instagram last year: "The producer is thinking of making a sequel to Murder Between Friends. I played Francesca Carlyle who is a TV star and also a private detective (like shades of Agatha Christie and Murder She Wrote)."
Cast and Release Details
The film also features Emmerdale's Simon Cotton, Toby-Alexander Smith from EastEnders, and Jacob Young, known for roles in The Bold and The Beautiful and All My Children. Murder Between Friends is expected to arrive on UK digital platforms in June.
