The title itself is a chilling omen, and the first teaser for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery gives us our first clues as to its meaning. The film’s dark, religious setting and the murder of a priest suggest a story that will grapple with themes of death, resurrection, and judgment.
Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc is at the center of this thematic puzzle, investigating an “impossible” crime that may have a deeper, more spiritual meaning. The title, “Wake Up Dead Man,” could be a reference to a biblical passage, a hidden clue, or a metaphorical call for the truth to be resurrected from the lies of the dead.
The cast, including Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, and Mila Kunis, will all be part of this thematic exploration, playing characters who are facing their own forms of spiritual or literal death. The teaser’s somber tone and Blanc’s serious new look all point to a story with more on its mind than just a simple murder.
Following its premiere at TIFF, the meaning behind the title will soon be revealed to all. Wake Up Dead Man opens in select theaters on November 26th before its global Netflix release on December 12th.
