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Episode 32: Clue
Sep 15, 2026 ·
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Episode 32: Clue
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In 1985, Hollywood tried something that sounded either brilliant or completely insane: turn the classic board game Clue into a feature film. Then they made the mystery even stranger by...
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In 1985, Hollywood tried something that sounded either brilliant or completely insane: turn the classic board game Clue into a feature film. Then they made the mystery even stranger by sending different endings to different theaters.It didn’t exactly go according to plan.
This week on Accidental Legends, Matthew and Dirk investigate how Clue went from a disappointing theatrical experiment to one of the most beloved and endlessly quoted comedies of the 1980s. Along the way, they dig into the long road to getting the movie written, the unusual idea that finally unlocked the story, the remarkable ensemble cast, Tim Curry’s unforgettable performance, some surprising casting possibilities, and the marketing decision that may have hurt the movie before audiences ever had a chance to embrace it.
So how did a movie that initially confused audiences eventually find generations of devoted fans? Grab the candlestick. Check the secret passage. We’re investigating Clue.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
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This week on Accidental Legends, Matthew and Dirk investigate how Clue went from a disappointing theatrical experiment to one of the most beloved and endlessly quoted comedies of the 1980s. Along the way, they dig into the long road to getting the movie written, the unusual idea that finally unlocked the story, the remarkable ensemble cast, Tim Curry’s unforgettable performance, some surprising casting possibilities, and the marketing decision that may have hurt the movie before audiences ever had a chance to embrace it.
So how did a movie that initially confused audiences eventually find generations of devoted fans? Grab the candlestick. Check the secret passage. We’re investigating Clue.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
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