A social gathering is rocked to its core when Jack accuses his best friend's wife of infidelity. But as the allegations start flying, it soon emerges that a far more sinister game may be at play...
Writing
Crackling dialogue that weaponizes politeness beautifully
Acting
Fitch's slow-burn unraveling carries the cramped tension
Direction
Presswell squeezes maximum dread from one penthouse
Director
Christopher Presswell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title refers to both the Clue weapon and candlestick telephones, nodding to the film's theatrical roots in radio drama traditions.
Shot in a single location over six days with largely theatrical actors — that claustrophobia is very real, not budgetary.
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