The new 'Knives Out' movie and the irresistible appeal of whodunits
Wake Up Dead Man blends whodunit conventions with faith-driven, character-focused storytelling centered on a murdered monsignor, a suspect priest, and Benoit Blanc's investigation.
TIFF 2025: Wake Up Dead Man, Rental Family | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
Wake Up Dead Man is a thematically dense Knives Out mystery about faith versus logic, fake news, storytelling, and forgiveness, featuring Josh O'Connor's Reverend Jud.