Cast and Crew of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" is a must-watch for fans of cleverly crafted whodunits and richly drawn characters. The film's compelling narrative blends a suspenseful and thought-provoking storyline with sharp dialogue and intricate plotting, keeping viewers guessing until the very end. Standout performances from the cast bring depth and nuance to their roles, especially the dynamic interplay between the young priest Jud Duplenticy and detective Benoit Blanc. Visually, the movie captures a moody, atmospheric tone that enhances the tension and emotional weight of the mystery. Its blend of suspense, emotional nuance, and intellectual intrigue makes it especially suited for audiences who enjoy puzzles wrapped in character-driven drama, as well as those who appreciate a fresh take on the classic murder mystery genre.

Critics' Reviews

90
Inspired by "locked door mysteries" like The Hollow Man and The Murders in the Rue Morgue, “Dead Man” sees Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc investigating an impossible case that allows Johnson to explore themes of faith vs. logic, greed vs. sacrifice, and even the need for all kinds of storytelling in our lives, from those of faith to those of film. It’s one of several recent examples of talented writers trying to meet the moment of life in the 2020s not head-on but from the side, incorporating themes of the current “State of Things” into a fascinating mystery that also plays with timeless chords. It’s an ambitious delight, a movie that doesn’t divide the faithful from the heretic but reminds them of their common needs.
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Full Cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Josh Brolin as Father Frank

Josh Brolin

Father Frank
 Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc

Daniel Craig

Benoit Blanc
 Mila Kunis as Geraldine Scott

Mila Kunis

Geraldine Scott
 Daryl McCormack as Cy Draven

Daryl McCormack

Cy Draven
 James Faulkner as Rev. Prentice Wicks

James Faulkner

Rev. Prentice Wicks
 Ian Porter as Eddie

Ian Porter

Eddie
 Cailee Spaeny as Simone Vivane

Cailee Spaeny

Simone Vivane
 Jeffrey Wright as Father Langston

Jeffrey Wright

Father Langston
 Glenn Close as Martha Delacroix

Glenn Close

Martha Delacroix
 Andrew Scott as Lee Ross

Andrew Scott

Lee Ross
 Thomas Haden Church as Samson Holt

Thomas Haden Church

Samson Holt
 Kerry Washington as Vera Draven

Kerry Washington

Vera Draven
 Jeremy Renner as Dr. Nat Sharp

Jeremy Renner

Dr. Nat Sharp
 Josh O'Connor as Rev. Jud Duplenticy

Josh O'Connor

Rev. Jud Duplenticy
 Eddie Gorodetsky as James

Eddie Gorodetsky

James
 Daphne Cheung as Masked Woman

Daphne Cheung

Masked Woman

Crew of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

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