Clue: Communism Was A Red Herring

Send us Fan MailA murder mystery based on a board game sounds like a cash-in, but Clue (1985) is the kind of whodunit comedy that keeps getting funnier the more you watch it. We rewatch it with fresh eyes and immediately get pulled back into the manic energy of Tim Curry’s Wadsworth, the razor-sharp ensemble timing, and the film’s weirdly perfect blend of witty dialogue and physical comedy.We dig into the real swing that made Clue legendary: the alternate endings. What “really” happened? Paramount’s attempt to explain it all ended up spoiling the experience in print. We break down why that theatrical experiment stumbled, why the VHS cut saved the movie, and how the endings (yes plural) turned a box office disappointment into a cult classic movie night staple.Along the way we hit casting and production trivia (including a major Star Wars what-if), talk costume choices, and admit where the plot holes show up when you try to map the mansion like it’s a real place. Then we pick favorite quotes, rate the film, and finish with a Clue trivia showdown that turns into its own mini mystery.If you love Clue, Knives Out-style mystery comedy, or just want a movie review podcast that nerds out over craft and jokes, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who can quote “flames on the side of my face,” and leave a review telling us which ending you consider the real one.Support the show