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Benoit Blanc's Most Personal Case Yet Unfolds
14 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Benoit Blanc's third mystery, 'Wake Up Dead Man,' is now streaming on Netflix.
- Audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes praise the film as the best installment yet.
- The plot involves a murder at a church in upstate New York.
Detective Benoit Blanc is back for his third cinematic outing in Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." Starring Daniel Craig, this latest installment, released on Netflix, is being hailed by audiences as the best film in the popular franchise. Viewers have taken to social media to express their enthusiasm, with many awarding it exceptionally high scores.
The film plunges Benoit Blanc into his "most personal journey yet," as he investigates a baffling murder case at a church in upstate New York. The synopsis reveals a complex scenario involving a young priest and a murdered Monsignor, with Blanc struggling to unravel a crime that defies logic.
"Wake Up Dead Man" features an ensemble cast including Josh O'Connor, Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, and Mila Kunis. Critics are also applauding the film, with reviewers noting standout performances and a screenplay that blends traditional mystery elements with existential themes, potentially making it the franchise's strongest entry to date.
