The devil is in the details, and the first teaser for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is filled with them. The tantalizing clip offers clues not only about the plot but also about the tone and style of the third Benoit Blanc adventure, from the detective’s new look to the grim setting.
The central detail is, of course, the “impossible” murder of a priest (Josh Brolin) during a service, a detail that sets the entire mystery in motion. But smaller details, like the stern faces of the cast (including Glenn Close and Kerry Washington) and the somber lighting, hint at a darker, more serious film.
Another key detail is the evolution of Benoit Blanc himself. His longer hair and three-piece suit, a stark departure from his previous looks, suggest a detective who has changed with his cases. He is no longer on a Mediterranean holiday; he is in a place of death and deception.
After its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, audiences can soon dissect every detail for themselves. Wake Up Dead Man arrives in select theaters on November 26th and on Netflix on December 12th.