Wake Up Dead Man

Detective Benoit Blanc is back, and this time the mystery comes with a spiritual twist. In Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, director Rian Johnson returns to the whodunit formula that made the franchise a phenomenon, once again handing the sleuthing reins to Daniel Craig's charming and eccentric Blanc. Living up to its playful tagline, "He works in mysterious ways," the film sets its puzzle within the tension-filled world of a divided congregation. The story kicks off when young priest Jud Duplenticy (Josh O'Connor) is sent to assist the charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin). It's clear all is not well in the pews, and when a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the absence of an obvious suspect brings local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) together with the renowned Blanc to crack a case that defies all logic. Glenn Close rounds out the impressive ensemble as Martha Delacroix. Blending thriller, mystery, and comedy across a 2h 25m runtime, the film carries a 72% TMDB score and the sizable ambition of a $210 million production. Rated PG-13, it's an accessible pick for fans hungry for another intricate puzzle from one of the sharpest voices in modern mystery filmmaking. Whether you've followed Blanc since the beginning or are just discovering him now, this third outing offers plenty of clues, red herrings, and personality to keep you guessing until the final reveal.