This Thanksgiving, the latest installment in Rian Johnson's Benoit Blanc mystery series, 'Wake Up Dead Man', hits theaters. Building on the success of 'Knives Out' and 'Glass Onion', this article covers everything you need to know before seeing the new film.
The first film, 'Knives Out', introduces audiences to Marta Cabrera, a nurse for the affluent mystery author Harlan Thrombey, who is found dead following his birthday celebration. Detective Benoit Blanc is hired to investigate this apparent suicide, engaging with the complex Thrombey family members, each harboring potential motives for Harlan's death.
Marta mistakenly administers a fatal morphine dose to Harlan, who devises a plan to ensure her innocence by staging his death as a suicide. Throughout the movie, Marta struggles with her secret amidst family tensions compounded by the will, which leaves her Harlan's fortune, sparking jealousy and hostility from the Thrombey family.
In 'Glass Onion', a new narrative unfolds with a fresh cast solving a mystery organized by tech mogul Miles Bronn. As the plot thickens with deception and intrigue, Blanc uncovers the true criminal during a pivotal parlor room scene, revealing a complex narrative filled with twists and unexpected reveals.
Both films showcase Benoit Blanc's deduction skills and the layered storytelling that Rian Johnson is known for, building anticipation for 'Wake Up Dead Man'.