Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

~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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2025-11-26
Budget: $210000000
Revenue: $4000000
Runtime: 145 min

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