Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
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| Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) |
If Knives Out was a cozy autumn sweater and Glass Onion was a flashy summer vacation, Wake Up Dead Man is a heavy, rain-soaked trench coat. Released on Netflix in December 2025, this third chapter sees director Rian Johnson trading the bright, modern satire of the previous films for something much moodier. It’s a gothic, atmospheric puzzle that feels like a classic ghost story, proving that our favorite southern detective, Benoit Blanc, can handle the dark just as well as the light.
The Story
Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is called to a gloomy, isolated parish to investigate a case that seems scientifically impossible. The victim is Monsignor Wicks, a high-ranking priest found dead under circumstances that defy logic a classic "locked room" mystery. But things get weirder when rumors of a miraculous resurrection and a missing, legendary diamond start circulating among the mourners. The suspects this time aren't just greedy relatives or tech billionaires; they are a mix of the devout and the desperate. At the center of the storm is Father Jud (Josh O'Connor), a nervous young priest who becomes Blanc's reluctant guide, and Martha Delacroix (Glenn Close), a terrifying matriarch who seems to run the parish with an iron fist. As the rain pours down, Blanc has to figure out if he’s dealing with a miracle, a ghost, or just a very clever killer.
What’s Good
This movie drips with style, literally. The setting is spooky, filled with old graveyards, fog, and shadows. It’s a refreshing change of pace from the bright colors of Glass Onion and makes the whole mystery feel more dangerous and urgent. While the cast is full of big stars like Josh Brolin and Mila Kunis, Josh O'Connor steals the show. He plays Father Jud with such sweaty, nervous energy that you can't take your eyes off him. His chemistry with the calm, collected Benoit Blanc is the highlight of the film. This might be the smartest mystery of the trilogy. The solution to the "how did they do it" part is incredibly clever. It pays homage to old-school "impossible crime" novels where the trick is everything.
What’s Not So Good
You might need to take notes. The final explanation is so packed with twists, backstabbings, and swapped items that it can get exhausting to keep up. It feels a bit like homework compared to the fun, breezy reveals of the first movie. Because the tone is more serious and somber, the movie moves a bit slower. It lacks the zippy, chaotic energy that made the first two films so easy to rewatch. The middle section drags a little while setting up all the clues.
Is it Worth Watching?
Absolutely. It is a fantastic detective movie that isn't afraid to try something new. It proves that Benoit Blanc is a character who can work in any genre, not just comedy. Just make sure you pay close attention, or the ending might leave you confused.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Best for: People who love "impossible" puzzles, fans of darker mysteries like And Then There Were None, and anyone who enjoys watching Daniel Craig solve crimes with a funny accent.
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