When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
Editor's Verdict
"While 'Knives Out' is centrally a mystery/crime film and not narratively driven by Christmas, the initial setup (the massive family gathering) takes place on the 85th birthday immediately following Thanksgiving, leading directly into the holiday season aesthetic. The film features significant holiday iconography and the dysfunctional family gathering inherently leans into themes often associated with holiday films, despite the murder plot dominating."
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