A luxury cruise down the Nile. A cast full of suspects. And one of Agatha Christie’s most famous mysteries… told twice.

In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we set sail on the River Nile to compare the classic whodunit Death on the Nile, starring Peter Ustinov as the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, with the modern adaptation Death on the Nile, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh.

Based on the bestselling novel by Agatha Christie, both films follow Poirot as he investigates a shocking murder aboard a glamorous river cruise through Egypt. The 1978 version became a mystery classic with its all-star cast and traditional detective storytelling, while the 2022 adaptation brings lavish visuals, expanded character backstories, and a modern blockbuster approach to the famous tale.

Mart and Trev break down the suspects, the clues, the performances, the Egyptian setting, and the biggest differences between the films, asking whether the remake uncovers new treasures or if the original still solves the mystery best.

Does the 1978 classic still reign supreme on the Nile…

or does the 2022 remake crack the case?

Everyone is a suspect. Nobody is innocent.

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00:00 Introduction to Death on the Nile

03:02 Comparing the Original and the Remake

06:00 Character Dynamics and Changes

08:55 Controversies Surrounding the Remake

11:46 Character Amalgamation and Development

15:06 Plot Differences and Realism

17:56 Final Thoughts on the Films

25:05 The Legacy of Poirot: Ustinov vs. Finney

28:27 Cinematic Techniques: CGI vs. Authenticity

30:51 Character Depth: Comparing Performances in Remakes

33:44 Nostalgia and Originality: The Impact of COVID on Filmmaking

39:36 5 to 1: Dame Maggie Smith

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