The third instalment in Rian Johnson's popular whodunnit series, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, has arrived on Netflix, giving Daniel Craig's sleuth Benoit Blanc his trickiest case yet. The film, which played at various film festivals including in London before its theatrical release, is now available to stream from Friday 12th December.
The case sees Blanc tasked with solving the seemingly impossible murder of a charismatic but intimidating Monsignor (Josh Brolin) at a small Catholic parish in upstate New York. Suspects include a younger clergyman (Josh O'Connor) and the Monsignor's devoted followers, with the mystery not only who committed the crime but how it was possible. The starry ensemble cast also includes Glenn Close and Andrew Scott.
Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with some suggesting it could be the best yet. As with the second film, Glass Onion, this entry is a Netflix original, arriving on the streamer just two weeks after its theatrical release on 28th November. The film is still showing in select UK cinemas, and writer/director Rian Johnson expressed frustration over its limited theatrical rollout, but noted it could remain in theatres if there is demand.
The Netflix release, just before Christmas, is expected to be a popular choice for festive viewing. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is available to watch on Netflix now, with subscriptions starting from £5.99 a month.
