Reporters vying for a story attend the reading of a will at an isolated mansion on a dark and stormy night. After family members and strangers arrive, the bridge goes out, trapping everyone for the evening and that's when the murders begin.Larry Blamire's satire of 1940s era murder mysteries hits the mark with some very funny scenes and a cameo by the legendary Bob Burns dressed as a gorilla! The film captures the rapid fire patter of old films, plus the stereotypical characters, such as the sniveling rich guy and the jungle guide.
One of my favorite scenes is when the Phantom gets his robe caught in the door of the secret passage in the bookcase. It's so ridiculous.
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