Knives Out Franchise
With the release of Wake Up Dead Man: A Benoit Blanc Mystery on the horizon, let’s slice into why this franchise has become required viewing.
: Set on a private Greek island owned by a tech billionaire, this sequel leans into satire, mocking the "disruptor" culture of Silicon Valley while delivering a puzzle designed to subvert the audience's expectations. Wake Up Dead Man (2025) knives out franchise
The rumor mill suggests a Southern Gothic setting: a crumbling plantation, a religious cult, or a hurricane-trapped hotel. Johnson has stated he wants to play with different sub-genres of suspense. If Glass Onion was the Evil Under the Sun tropical entry, Wake Up Dead Man is rumored to be the And Then There Were None paranoia entry. With the release of Wake Up Dead Man:
