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'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' review — Rian Johnson tells a tale of faith

Three years after the release of Glass Onion, Rian Johnson is back with Wake Up Dead Man, the third Knives Out movie starring Daniel Craig. 

Gorgeous WAKE UP DEAD MAN Vinyl Soundtrack Releasing from Mutant (Exclusive)

Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out mystery, Wake Up Dead Man, starring Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc, along with an all-star cast, will drop soon on Netflix.

Benoit Blanc Gets Puppety in KNIVES OUT x SESAME STREET Short

The third Knives Out movie, Wake Up Dead Man, is currently out in theaters and will soon drop on Netflix, this December 12. 

Rian Johnson wants Meryl Streep for next Knives Out movie

Rian Johnson wants Meryl Streep to star in his next Knives Out movie because she "would kill it". The director has made three films in the mystery series

How Does 'Wake Up Dead Man' Rank in the 'Knives Out' Trilogy?

Wake Up Dead Man, the third “Knives Out Mystery” from filmmaker Rian Johnson (which begins streaming Dec. 12 on Netflix), finds Daniel Craig’s suave southern detective, Benoit Blanc, traveling to an upstate New York church to investigate the murder of Monsignor Wicks (Josh Brolin).

‘I don’t see it as an IP’: Knives Out director Rian Johnson gives update on mystery series’ future

Rian Johnson has insisted no one other than himself will write or direct a Knives Out movie. The 51-year-old filmmaker has helmed the whodunnit series

'Wake Up Dead Man' teases an unholy 'Knives 'Out' crime in new trailer

What do you do when you have an impossible crime on your hands? You get Benoit Blanc on the case.

'Poker Face' canceled at Peacock but Rian Johnson has bizarre plan involving Peter Dinklage

It’s not uncommon to hear about a streaming show getting cancelled these days.

12 Cozy Movies That You Have to Watch This Fall

Halloween is right around the corner, so hopefully you’ve been fully enjoying your pumpkin spice lattes and fresh baked cookies.

WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Trailer Is Pure Gothic Perfection

Knives Out fans, it is our time once again to solve a murder mystery alongside Benoit Blanc. The third film in Rian Johnson’s franchise, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, just dropped its first teaser trailer and it is certainly different from the previous installments.

20 movies that had twist endings which left audiences stunned

Who doesn't love a good plot twist? These 20 classic mystery films had people on the edge of their seats the entire time. 

The most memorable films and TV shows about truly terrible rich people

Sometimes it is satirical or critical. Sometimes, though, it feels nihilistic, perhaps even on occasion aspirational.

Rian Johnson only had "very conceptual" outline for a "Star Wars" trilogy

Rian Johnson says 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' is "incredibly different" from 'Glass Onion'

Rian Johnson is opening up about what fans can expect when it comes to the tone of his third Benoit Blanc whodunnit, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. 

The 18 most memorable comedic murder mysteries

Who says murder can’t be funny? 

The 30 most expensive movie productions of all-time

These are the 30 most-expensive movie productions of all-time. We are going with a list adjusted for inflation based on dollar value in 2025.

Do you know the hidden meanings behind the names of these 20 famous film characters?

What's in a name? In the case of these 20 character names, quite a bit. Each one has much deeper meaning than you might've known. 

20 'SNL' sketches and characters that should have their own films

Saturday Night Live has been an entertainment institution since the ‘70s and has helped jumpstart the careers of some of the biggest names in comedies. The weekend giant has also given way to several films inspired by sketches and characters. However, almost two dozen others could have also been given the big screen treatment.

20 critically acclaimed movies that audiences did not like whatsoever

Critics and audiences have famously disagreed on whether films are good. While critics liked these 20 films, audiences weren't such fans. 

'Barbie,' and every other billion-dollar box-office blockbuster

Barbie went and did and proved that pink is the new box office blockbuster by crossing the $1 billion mark, but Greta Gerwig’s doll dream isn’t the only movie to have earned an impressive amount of money from moviegoers.

20 movies about people battling against technology

Technology is always evolving, and we’ve largely adapted. You might be reading this on your phone right now, for example. But there are many memorable movies about people out there battling technology. Sure, it’s science fiction…for now. 

20 facts you might not know about 'Glass Onion'

“Knives Out” was the rare hit film not built on an existing property, and it also earned writer and director Rian Johnson an Oscar nomination for his script.

The highest-grossing films of the 21st century by year

This list is based on domestic box office, not adjusted for inflation. We know that matters to you box-office heads out there. All figures are courtesy of Box Office Mojo.

20 facts you might not know about Knives Out

Grab a donut and enjoy 20 facts about Knives Out that should shed more light on the movie.

The best filmmakers of the 21st century

Who are the new titans of cinema? Here are twenty-five filmmakers who demand our attention.