Deathtrap (1982)

Another theatrical themed film featuring Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve, this could make a good double feature with Noises Off. Though not as laugh out loud funny as that film, there is still a lot of humorous twistiness in this story. Caine is a famous playwright who has lost some of his magic. Reeve is one of his protégés who has written a promising new script. With the encouragement of his wife’s (played by Dyan Cannon), Mike invites Chris to their Long Island home to steal the script and possibly murder the young writer. I didn’t love the ending, but the twists are a lot of fun and the home setting has so many beautiful details that just add to the story.

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