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- Rian Johnsons Knives Out sequel, Wake Up Dead, has received critical acclaim with an average score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- The film will be available on Netflix on December 12 after a theatrical release on November 26.
- Daniel Craig reprises his role as Benoit Blanc, joined by a new all-star cast including Josh OConnor, Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Andrew Scott, and Jeremy Renner.
- Despite some controversy surrounding Johnsons work on The Last Jedi, the Knives Out films continue to receive positive reviews.
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Netflix’s Knives Out Sequel Returns with Critical Acclaim – Wake Up Dead On December 12
Rian Johnson’s Knives Out films on Netflix continue to receive positive reviews, despite his divisive contribution to the Star Wars franchise with The Last Jedi. Wake Up Dead: A Knives Out Mystery will be available on Netflix on December 12, after its November 26 theatrical release. Critics have lauded Johnson’s latest work, with the third film earning an average score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. While this is slightly lower than the original Knives Out (97%), it surpasses the second film, Glass Onion (91%). Across both movies, the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes averages 92%. Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead, but as before, he is joined by a new all-star cast, including Josh O’Connor, Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Andrew Scott, and Jeremy Renner.
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| Official Name | Unknown |
| Brief Summary | Yamihara Kokoro and Asada Toramatsu live in a town that is quite peaceful, until a serial murder case happened where the bodies all had their blood drained out. Five years have passed but the case remains unsolved. Meanwhile, Kokoro and Toramatsu have been in a relationship for a year, but are unable to get married as they are keeping a serious secret from each other. Kokoro is actually a vampire. However, she does not attack humans and live modestly. Toramatsu is a popular resident in the town and is trusted by many. After getting a divorce, Toramatsu got drunk and went back to his old house, where he met Kokoro, the current occupant. As the two continue to keep their secrets hidden, a horrific murder occurs once again in the town. |
| Released | April 18, 2023 |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery |
| Production Companies | TV Asahi, as birds |
| Countries of Origin | JP |
| Actors | Mitsuki Takahata, Kei Tanaka, Keita Machida, Kumiko Aso, Kotaro Yoshida, Shinya Kote, First Summer Uika, Yuki Inoue, Ryosuke Sota, Seiya Osada, Shinya Niiro, Yoshi Sakō, Hana Kino |
| Director | Hiro Kanai, Toichiro Ruto |
| Authors | Koji Tokuo |
| Producers | Sari Kijima, 岡美鶴 |
| Ratings | 6/10 (2 reviews) |
| Number of episodes | 9 |
| Number of seasons | 1 |