Stars: Nicole Kidman, Alicia Silverstone, Colin Farrell
Storyline
Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister.
Writers: Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthymis Filippou, Nicole Kidman, Alicia Silverstone, Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Alicia Silverstone, Colin Farrell, Raffey Cassidy, Barry Keoghan, Bill Camp, Anita Farmer Bergman, Sunny Suljic, Megan Chelf Fisher, Lea Hutton Beasmore, Josephine Elle, Rachael Mcadams, Jerry Pope, Ming Wang, Nathaniel Sizemore, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Cast: Nicole Kidman -
Anna Murphy
Alicia Silverstone -
Martin's Mother
Colin Farrell -
Steven Murphy
Raffey Cassidy -
Kim Murphy
Barry Keoghan -
Martin
Bill Camp -
Matthew
Anita Farmer Bergman -
Nurse
Sunny Suljic -
Bob Murphy
Megan Chelf Fisher -
Diner Patron
Lea Hutton Beasmore -
Conference Guest
Josephine Elle -
Doctor
Rachael Mcadams -
Conference Attendance /
Nurse
Jerry Pope -
Medical Conference Attendee
Ming Wang -
Abdominal Doctor
Nathaniel Sizemore -
Hospital Orderly
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Colin Farrell admittedly felt nauseous after reading the script for the film. See more »
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Rating: 7/10
This slow paced psychological thriller embodies everything that is key
to making the viewer feel a lively and frightening experience: it is
beautifully shot, with very talented actors, a soundtrack that will
give you chilling goosebumps, and an enigmatic plot. While some parts
might feel slow or superfluous, this is easily compensated by the
rising tension. Moreover, the fright is ingeniously generated through
the actors' astute portrayal of character turmoil, and not cheaply made
jump-scares or gratuitous violent scenes. In a way, The Killing of A
Sacred Deer reminds me of Cape Fear (1991). Great movie if you like
biting your knuckles in apprehension and get your nerves all twisted
up, not so great if you are searching for fast-paced graphic experience
(although the movie contains some instances of sexuality and gore).
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