directed by: Frank Capra, year: 1944
actors: Cary Grant, Priscilla Lane, Raymond Massey, Jack Carson, Edward Everett Horton

Arsenic and Old Lace is a dark comedy revolving around the eccentric Brewster family. Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic, discovers his aunts' macabre secret of murdering lonely old men with poisoned wine and burying them in their basement. As he grapples with this shocking revelation, he must also deal with his brother's criminal activities and a mental institution's looming threat. The film combines elements of farce, slapstick, and suspense, creating a humorous yet thrilling narrative.

Community Theater, Comedy, Dark Comedy, Classic, Thriller, Farce