Critics share their verdict on new Knives Out film

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8 Sep 2025 • 11:03 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third film in Rian Johnson's series, premiered to critical acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival.
  • Daniel Craig reprises his role as detective Benoit Blanc, investigating a murder in a church, with the film adopting a darker, more macabre tone reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe.
  • The cast includes new additions such as Josh O'Connor, Josh Brolin, and Glenn Close, with critics praising the on-screen chemistry between O'Connor and Craig.
  • Director Rian Johnson described the film as Benoit Blanc's “most personal journey yet”, forcing him to engage with the case and himself in a new way.
  • The film marks Jeremy Renner's first role since his near-fatal accident in 2023, and it is set for release in select cinemas on 26 November, followed by Netflix on 12 December.

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