Scary movie season continues to deliver when it comes to streaming. A Haunting in Venice, the latest Hercule Poirot murder mystery film by Kenneth Branagh, fittingly hits the streaming world on Halloween. It will also be available to buy digitally the same day from all major digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango/Vudu, etc. with behind-the-scenes bonus content).
Like Branagh’s other two Poirot flicks, Murder on the Orient and Express and Death on the Nile, A Haunting in Venice has a stacked cast including Michelle Yeoh, Tina Fey, Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, Jude Hill, Ali Khan, Emma Laird, Kelly Reilly, Riccardo Scamarcio, and of course, himself as Hercule Poirot. The film will officially be available to stream on Hulu just in time to cap off the streamer’s iconic “Huluween” event. Here’s everything you need to know to watch A Haunting in Venice.
Can I watch A Haunting in Venice at home?
Still showing in select theaters nationwide, you can check out A Haunting in Venice on the big screen if you wish. However, if you prefer to watch the Agatha Christie adaptation from your couch, it’s coming to small screens just in time for a Halloween watch party. The film begins streaming on Hulu on Oct. 31 for subscribers. Conveniently the previous two films in the trilogy — Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile — are streaming on Hulu as well.
Can you watch A Haunting in Venice online for free?
The good news is Hulu offers a generous free trial for an entire month — plenty of time to watch A Haunting in Venice and all sorts of other scary flicks. The bad news is it’s only for new (and some returning) subscribers. However, that’s not the only way to watch A Haunting in Venice online for free — or, at least, at a discount. Sprint customers and students also have ways to score a free subscription. Here’s what you need to know.
How to get Hulu for free
Best for most people: Hulu 30-day free trial
In a streaming market flooded with inflated prices, it’s getting harder and harder to score a free trial. Hulu is one of the most generous streamers, however, offering a substantial 30-day trial to test the waters. If you’ve never been a Hulu subscriber in the past, you can take advantage of your free trial (which is valid for both the No Ads and With Ads plans) right around Halloween. That will allow you to watch A Haunting in Venice when it premieres on the streaming service, plus Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, and more.
You’ll have to dish out either $7.99/month for the With Ads plan or $17.99/month for the No Ads plan to continue your subscription or cancel before your 30 days are up.
Note: Some returning subscribers will also be eligible for the trial, depending on how long it’s been since you’ve been a subscriber.
Best for Sprint customers: Hulu (With Ads) monthly subscription
If you’re on a Sprint Unlimited plan, you can unlock free access to Hulu’s With Ads plan — so long as it remains active and in good standing. (If you choose to switch plans or cancel, your subscription will be suspended.)
Just head over to the Sprint (which is now T-Mobile) website, choose “activate now,” and sign into your Sprint account. From there, choose the phone you want to enjoy Hulu on, click “change service add-ons,” and choose Hulu. You’ll then receive a text message to follow and complete your account setup.
Best for students: Spotify Premium for Students with Hulu
Students have a few awesome options for watching A Haunting in Venice and other eerie faves on Hulu. Our personal favorite is signing up for Spotify Premium for Students. Not only will you get a free one-month trial, but you’ll also unlock access to Hulu With Ads for no extra charge. Following your trial period, you’ll have to pay only $5.99/month for both Spotify Premium and Hulu. There’s just one catch: you need a .edu email address to prove you’re a student (verified through SheerID).
Another option, which also requires the same .edu email address rules, is to open a Hulu student account on its own. There’s currently no free trial offered, but you’ll only have to pay $1.99/month, which is practically a steal.
Other ways to watch A Haunting in Venice
If you don’t qualify for the free options above, all hope is not lost. You can still save money on a Hulu subscription — it just won’t be free. If you commit to a full year of streaming, you can save 16% by choosing an annual subscription rather than a monthly subscription. You could also choose to only subscribe for a single month, then immediately cancel. Technically, you won’t save any money this way, but you also wouldn’t waste any.
Want more bang for your buck? You could opt for the Disney Bundle Duo, which includes Hulu and Disney+ (or Bundle Trio with Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+), which could save you up to 49%. Not interested in signing up for another streaming service? Purchase it on digital and call it a day.
Best for long-term viewing: Hulu (With Ads) annual subscription
Opting for an annual subscription rather than a monthly subscription will knock the $7.99/month cost down to only $6.67/month. Yes, you’ll pay more upfront, but in the long run, you save about 16%. If you also qualify for the free one-month trial (mentioned above), the price would drop down to just $6.15/month for 13 months.
By paying for a year, you’ll have plenty of time to watch A Haunting in Venice, plus Branaugh’s other two Hercule Poirot films, Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile. You can even dive into plenty of other Hulu Originals we highly recommend, like The Bear, Tiny Beautiful Things, and Only Murders in the Building.
Best bundle deal: Disney Duo Basic or Trio Basic Bundle (With Ads)
The Disney Duo Basic Bundle is one of the best streaming deals around. For just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to all of the content on Disney+ and Hulu. That’s just $2 more than paying for Hulu on its own. If you’re a sports fan, you can opt for the Trio Basic Bundle and throw ESPN+ in the mix as well for $14.99/month, saving you 44%.
Sure, it’s not the best choice if you’re only looking to watch A Haunting in Venice and be on your way, but if more bang for your buck is what you’re looking for, the Disney Bundle is one of the best options.
Best non-streaming option: Buy A Haunting in Venice on digital
A Haunting in Venice is set for a digital release on the same day as its Hulu streaming debut. That means those who wish to add it to their digital library, rather than sign up for another streaming service, can do so at retailers like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, or Vudu (links not yet available). The best part about purchasing a digital version is the lineup of bonus features that come with it. Bonus features include behind-the-scenes footage of bringing the Agatha Christie classic Hallowe’en Party to life, set building, deleted scenes, and more.
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