Family fortunes turn fatal at a British estate where inheritance comes with a body count.
THE WEEKEND MURDERS
A large family meet at the family estate for the reading of their father's will. Each expects to be the recipient of a tidy sum, but apart from the local constable and a few other small awards to the help, the entire estate goes to the favorite daughter.
The Weekend Murders is a 1970 Italian comedy, crime, horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Michele Lupo about a family gathering at a British estate for a will reading that turns deadly as guests are murdered one by one.
Synopsis
- Director
- Michele Lupo
- Writers
- Sergio Donati, Massimo Felisatti, Fabio Pittorru
- Release
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- O Testamento Fatal, Det var ikke butleren, Concerto para Uma Pistola Solista, Kuka kuolee seuraavaksi?, Ett litet mord om dan, Ubojstva na vikendu
Why Cult
The film blends giallo sensibilities with a classic inheritance-murder setup, offering a playful take on both Italian and British mystery traditions.
Lance Percival and Gastone Moschin pair up as an unlikely detective duo investigating murders amidst family squabbling and eccentric heirs.
A sprawling cast of relatives, servants, and schemers means nearly everyone has a motive—and a target on their back.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Weekend Murders about? +
The Weekend Murders follows a family that assembles at a British estate for the reading of a will, only to find themselves targets of a series of murders investigated by Scotland Yard and a local sergeant.
When was The Weekend Murders released? +
The Weekend Murders was released in 1970.
Who directed The Weekend Murders? +
The Weekend Murders was directed by Michele Lupo.
How long is The Weekend Murders? +
The Weekend Murders has a runtime of 98 minutes.
What genre is The Weekend Murders? +
The Weekend Murders is a comedy, crime, horror, mystery, and thriller film.
