Wake Up Dead Man is the third film in the Knives Out series:
- Knives Out (2019)
- Glass Onion (2022)
- Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
Each is an ensemble cast, classic whodunnit, with Benoit Blanc (played by Daniel Craig) being the only recurring character.
Wake Up Dead Man is far different than the first two — though still very watchable.
It’s more Agatha Christie. A semi-locked room mystery in a Church.
I didn’t recognize Daniel Craig when he walked on to screen.
Critical Consensus
Reviewers frequently highlight the film’s gothic atmosphere and its shift toward a darker, more serious tone compared to the campier previous instalments.
- Josh O’Connor’s Standout Performance: Almost every review singles out O’Connor (playing Father Jud) as the film’s MVP, with some calling it his best work to date.
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Rick McCharles 