If “Knives Out” is on your rewatch list, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery should be the next thriller you see. Starring Daniel Craig as the brilliant detective Benoit Blanc, the film focuses on a new twisted mystery surrounding the Catholic parish Our Lady of Perpetual Fortitude. Secrets pile up, and as predicted, nothing is quite what it seems.

One of the best parts of Wake Up Dead Man is the stellar ensemble cast that surrounds Benoit Blanc. The cast includes industry veterans, with Josh O’Connor as Father Jud Duplenticy, Glenn Close as church lady Martha Delacroix, Josh Brolin as Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, Mila Kunis as police chief Geraldine Scott, Jeremy Renner as doctor Nat Sharp, and Kerry Washington as lawyer Vera Draven.

The highlight of the movie is Craig’s continued mastery of the Southern detective with his charm and razor-sharp wit. Craig effortlessly commands every scene, delivering quotable one-liners while unraveling the most intricate of puzzles. The movie also does a great job of leaning into the signature Knives Out style of sharp social commentary, this time investigating the objective of organized religion in our current political climate.

The film is an entertaining watch for mystery lovers and casual viewers alike. It definitely leans into the classic whodunit tropes: red herrings, shocking twists, and tense confrontations that keep you guessing until the very end. There are also stunning flashback scenes that pull you deeper into the mystery with each scene.

Whether you’ve been a longtime fan of the franchise or are looking for an intriguing mystery to enjoy with friends, Wake Up Dead Man delivers plenty of surprises and is a must-watch this winter break.