The Private Eyes is a comedy-horror film released in 1980. It stars Tim Conway and Don Knotts as Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart, respectively. The story takes place in a large and eerie manor owned by Lord and Lady Morley, which is rumored to be haunted.
The movie begins with the Morleys being killed by an unknown murderer. Shortly after their deaths, strange occurrences begin to happen around the house, indicating the presence of a ghost. The new heir to the manor, Nora, hires Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart to investigate the murders and the apparent supernatural activity.
The two bumbling detectives arrive at the manor and begin their investigation, but they are met with resistance from the quirky and eccentric staff who all seem to have something to hide. As they delve deeper into the case, the staff members begin to die off one by one, making it clear that the ghost is still at large.
As the investigation continues, Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart stumble across clues that point to the identity of the murderer, and the story culminates in a hilarious and action-packed finale.
Overall, The Private Eyes is a classic horror-comedy that delivers plenty of laughs and thrills. Tim Conway and Don Knotts make the perfect duo, and the film's supporting cast of characters adds to the movie's quirky charm.