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October 3, 2016 12:59 PM   Subscribe

I'm looking for ensemble horror/mystery comedies set in sprawling mansions. Examples within.

October means re-watching my favorite sinister movies. Because of this terrifying US presidential election, I've been gravitating towards the light-hearted ones, all of which feature a mild mystery and/or horror theme, ensemble casts of funny, talented actors, and huge, shadowy houses. For example: And I suppose I should give an honorable mention to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, although it's a little less subtle than the others.

What other movies am I missing in this vein? They don't even have to be fantastic films as long as they're not outright terrible; it's that slightly spooky but ultimately cozy/comforting je ne sais quois that I'm after. As usual, bonus points if suggestions are currently available on Netflix/Prime Video/Crackle/etc.
posted by usonian to Media & Arts (17 answers total) 20 users marked this as a favorite
 


A lot of Transylvania 6-5000, takes place in an old castle, and the movie is an underrated bad movie classic.
posted by cnc at 1:05 PM on October 3, 2016 [1 favorite]


Arsenic and Old Lace!
I don't see a free streaming option but it's rentable from all the usual sources.
posted by adastra at 1:24 PM on October 3, 2016 [3 favorites]


Gosford Park might be right up your alley.
posted by _Mona_ at 1:25 PM on October 3, 2016 [3 favorites]


The Ghost and Mr. Chicken for the ultimate win!
posted by cecic at 1:37 PM on October 3, 2016


Recent, related question
posted by vacapinta at 1:56 PM on October 3, 2016 [1 favorite]


Nothing But Trouble
posted by mannequito at 2:14 PM on October 3, 2016


Blithe Spirit?
posted by BoscosMom at 2:49 PM on October 3, 2016 [1 favorite]


Ooh, High Spirits! Terrible movie but always puts me in a good mood. Plus, Liam Neeson as a sexy ghost.
posted by silverstatue at 3:07 PM on October 3, 2016


The Miss Fisher episode, Murder under the Mistletoe, might be up your alley. Funny, great characters, mystery, murder. It's on Netflix (I recommend the whole series though the episodes don't all suit your requirements in this question).
posted by JenMarie at 3:58 PM on October 3, 2016 [1 favorite]


Oh, all of the Midsomer Murder mysteries!
At your library now.
posted by Mesaverdian at 4:49 PM on October 3, 2016 [1 favorite]


Midsomer Murders is also on Netflix.
posted by a strong female character at 6:06 PM on October 3, 2016


8 Women? It definitely hits a similar spot as Clue et al. for me. Except French and with 100% more awesome dance numbers.
posted by ailouros08 at 7:38 PM on October 3, 2016 [1 favorite]


The Private Eyes
posted by chrisulonic at 12:47 AM on October 4, 2016


"Just cleaning it, Mumsie!"
Ripping Yarns (Michael Palin and Terry Jones) episode 4 Murder at Moorstones Manor.
posted by hawthorne at 3:40 AM on October 4, 2016


Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? takes place in a few different mansions and castles, and is a lot of fun.
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 5:16 AM on October 4, 2016


The classic And Then There Were None, based on the Agatha Christie novel. Maybe a little less classic, Ten Little Indians, also Agatha Christie.
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 9:31 AM on October 4, 2016


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