Shocking Secrets Unveiled: Clue's Jaw-Dropping Alternate Ending Revealed by Director & Tim Curry!
Unveiling a twist in Clue's alternate ending: Director and Tim Curry discuss the surprise factor Uncover the unexpected killer and question Wadsworth's potential as a formidable murderer
Tim Curry and director Jonathan Lynn discuss the discarded alternate ending of Clue, a film based on the popular board game. Released in 1985, the movie revolves around six guests who are invited to a dinner at a New England mansion, only to find themselves entangled in a murder mystery. Curry, known for his role as the butler Wadsworth, recounts an abandoned conclusion in which he was revealed to be the killer. However, Lynn explains that this twist was ultimately eliminated due to its lack of surprise. Check out the director's comments on the discarded ending of Clue below.
"It wasn’t funny enough. It wasn’t surprising enough. It ended the film on an anti-climax. So I just took it out. Three was enough."
Would Wadsworth Have Made A Good Killer?
In two of Clue's possible endings, Wadsworth, an FBI agent, was exposed. Each guest had a motive as they were being blackmailed by their host, Mr. Boddy. One conclusion revealed Miss Scarlet (Warren) as the killer, while another showed Mrs. Peacock (Brennan) being arrested. The third ending suggested that almost everyone had a part in the death, with the revelation that Wadsworth was the real Mr. Boddy, and the supposed blackmailer was his butler.
The twist in Clue where Wadsworth is revealed as Mr. Boddy at the end could have been a better option than him being the main killer, considering the early signs pointing towards him. He had knowledge of all the guests and was likely acquainted with the mansion and its hidden passages. It's intriguing to ponder how Clue might have been perceived if Wadsworth had been responsible for the murders and what his motives would have been.
Having Wadsworth as the killer would have been a more predictable and conventional ending, potentially taking away from the comedic hijinks that precede it. However, it is interesting to imagine the audience's reaction to seeing Curry's character as the culprit. While Clue's multiple endings make it a memorable murder mystery, Lynn's viewpoint is also logical. If the Wadsworth reveal lacked the humor and surprise of the other conclusions, its inclusion in the film may have been unnecessary.
Source: Empire
