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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

2025 · 145 min

A twisty, talky whodunit that balances dark satire with earnest emotion, rewarding close attention to its web of lies.

Tagline: He works in mysterious ways.
Overview: When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
How it feels: Dark, satirical, tense and campy. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Greed, faith, corruption, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: greed
faith
corruption
betrayal
redemption
Places: small town
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild