What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe A.B.C. Murders
Agatha Christie · Book · 1936
If you loved The A.B.C. Murders, start with Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The A.B.C. Murders across media.
What hooked you in The A.B.C. Murders is the chilling psychological cat and mouse game between a brilliant detective and a calculated killer.
Films on the same thread
Murder on the Orient Express
Sidney Lumet · Film · 1974
Shares a thread with The A.B.C. Murders: Detective Fiction.
Like The A.B.C. Murders, this film showcases Hercule Poirot using his meticulous intellect to navigate a complex crime, forcing him to confront difficult questions of justice and moral ambiguity.
And Then There Were None
Film · 1945
Shares a thread with The A.B.C. Murders: Psychological Thriller.
If the serial nature of The A.B.C. Murders kept you on edge, this story of ten strangers picked off one by one will satisfy your need for mounting paranoia.
Strangers on a Train
Alfred Hitchcock · Film · 1951
Shares a thread with The A.B.C. Murders: Psychological Thriller.
This film mirrors the dark psychological obsession found in The A.B.C. Murders by exploring a twisted plan for the perfect crime built on a deadly exchange of motives.
Memories of Murder
Film · 2003
Shares a thread with The A.B.C. Murders: Psychological Thriller.
This procedural captures the same desperate race against time seen in The A.B.C. Murders as detectives struggle to enter the mind of a serial killer terrorizing the public.
Series on the same thread
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Series · 1989
Shares 2 threads with The A.B.C. Murders: Detective Fiction, Golden Age of Detective Fiction.
To see more of the brilliant detective from The A.B.C. Murders, follow Poirot as he applies his signature intellectual puzzle-solving skills to a vast array of high-stakes criminal cases.
Miss Marple: The Moving Finger
Agatha Christie · Series · 1985
Explores: Small Town Secrets, Anonymous Letters, Amateur Detective.
The A.B.C. Murders uses anonymous clues to taunt its detective, and this mystery similarly builds tension through a series of malicious letters sent to disrupt a quiet community.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
If you enjoyed the way The A.B.C. Murders focuses on the specific location of each crime, this podcast offers a detailed sociological breakdown of how murder impacts provincial life.
Crime Analyst
Podcast
Shares a thread with The A.B.C. Murders: Criminal Psychology.
The A.B.C. Murders is driven by the psychological profile of its antagonist, and this podcast provides a professional analysis of criminal behavior and the 'why' behind such murders.
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Common questions
Is The A.B.C. Murders a serial killer mystery?
Yes, The A.B.C. Murders follows Hercule Poirot as he attempts to stop a serial killer who leaves an A.B.C. Railway guide beside each victim. The narrative tracks the killer's alphabetical pattern as they move from Andover to Bexhill, Churston, and finally Doncaster.
What is the premise of The A.B.C. Murders?
In The A.B.C. Murders, Hercule Poirot is notified of impending crimes before they occur. The killer targets victims in alphabetical order, leaving behind railway guides. Poirot must navigate the mind of the criminal to prevent the next murder from taking place in the town of Doncaster.
Who is the lead investigator in The A.B.C. Murders?
The lead investigator in The A.B.C. Murders is Hercule Poirot. He is a meticulous Belgian sleuth who is tasked with deciphering the patterns left by a serial killer who targets victims in alphabetical order, starting with Ascher in Andover and continuing through the alphabet.
Does The A.B.C. Murders feature a specific alphabetical pattern?
Yes, the killer in The A.B.C. Murders follows a strict alphabetical sequence for both the victims and their locations. The pattern begins with Ascher in Andover, followed by Barnard in Bexhill and Clarke in Churston, with the next crime planned for the town of Doncaster.