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Knives Out: How Faith and Religion Shaped Rian Johnson's 'Wake Up Dead Man'

Knives Out: How Faith and Religion Shaped Rian Johnson's 'Wake Up Dead Man'

Summary

The article discusses the third movie in the Knives Out series, called "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." In this movie, director Rian Johnson explores themes of faith and religion within a murder mystery set in a small religious community. The film features detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, who investigates a complex murder involving a church community.

Key Facts

  • "Wake Up Dead Man" is the third film in the Knives Out series.
  • The movie is directed and written by Rian Johnson and stars Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc.
  • It focuses on themes of faith and religion, set in a small community in upstate New York.
  • Benoit Blanc investigates the murder of a church figure named Monsignor Jefferson Wicks.
  • The film includes a young priest character, Father Jud Duplenticy, who helps Blanc.
  • The murder mystery is described as a "locked room" puzzle, meaning it takes place in a confined setting.
  • The movie is released exclusively on Netflix.

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