Malice Aforethought

Legal dictionaries define it as “the conscious intent to cause death or great bodily harm to another person before a person commits the crime.” But you’ll define Malice Aforethought as a riveting vintage murder mystery accented by doses of wicked black humor and flawless performances. Popular country physician Dr. Bickleigh has an idea: he’ll assert himself by murdering his troubled wife, Julia. When his life spins out of control, the film skillfully reveals how the strict social structures and pressures 1930s England could tempt people to commit such heinous acts. Stars Ben Miller (The Prince and Me) and Barbara Flynn (Poirot: Death on the Nile). Based on the novel by Frances Iles. As seen on the PBS series Mystery!