Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery(2025)
"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.
Rian Johnson
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Rian Johnson
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Mystery ASMR with the Cast
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Which member of the KNIVES OUT cast would win a murder mystery game?
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'Forks Out': A Benoit Blanc Sesame Street Mystery
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Cast and Crew Q&A | TIFF 2025
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Interview with Director Rian Johnson
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Miracles, Rain Machines & Jeremy Renner’s Comeback! Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man Cast Spill | BAFTA
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The cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on the LFF red carpet
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Daniel Craig on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
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The red carpet for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery at TIFF50
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Written on October 8, 2025
"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery exceeds expectations by diving into a darker register without losing the layers of humor and captivating mystery that define the franchise.
The howdunnit mechanics become unnecessarily complex before the climax, but given the brilliance of the whydunnit — exceptional character work and rich thematic exploration — every minute is a valuable experience.The witty banter between Daniel Craig and Josh O'Connor, coupled with the depth of their discussion on what it means to "believe," is one of many proofs in this sequel that a whodunnit doesn't need to be perfect to be a resounding success. Rian Johnson offers a worthy continuation of the saga, surpassing expectations by delving into a somber register.
The truth may be winding, but in this mystery, faith and forgiveness are the biggest plot twists of all."
Rating: A-
