Murder On The Orient Express: 7 Reasons To Hop Onboard

The frightening remake arrives on the heels of several fearsome pictures such as It and Annabelle: Creation but with its own intellectual brand of terror.

Horror buffs should gravitate to the grittier version of Murder on the Orient Express, even if they're unfamiliar with the source material. While Branagh praises the Christie novel, he wanted to dig deeper into the psychological dangers within the plot for his version.

The revenge aspect of the story gets heightened considerably throughout much of the film. Branagh remarks that the scenes lean towards "the more primal, the more grisly" feel of the 1934 text. He fears judgment from purists though he believes he's maintained the integrity of the original.

Despite the changes, the screenplay of Murder on the Orient Express is in good hands. Logan and Blade Runner 2049 screenwriter Michael Green was tapped by Branagh to keep the story fresh. Audiences know that he's more than capable of producing great raw energy and suspense in his scripts.

Additionally, Green altered the detective team of the mystery by making them more nuanced characters. Green's gift with character development in the midst of harrowing action should benefit the newer versIons of famed detective Poirot and assistant Bouc.

While the Orient Express is stilled by snowdrifts, it's expected that viewers will shiver in their seats thanks to Branagh's chilling interpretation.