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The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

R | | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | 3 November 2017 (USA)
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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.

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
... Dr. Larry Banks
Herb Caillouet ... Ed Thompson (Hospital Director)
... Matthew Williams
... Kim Murphy
... Mary Williams
... Steven Murphy
... Martin
... Anna Murphy
Drew Logan ... Principal
... Martin's Mother
... Bob Murphy
Michael Trester ... Elderly Man
... Doctor (Abdominal)
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After the untimely death of 16-year-old Martin's father on the operating table, little by little, a deep and empathetic bond begins to form between him and the respected cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr Steven Murphy. At first, expensive gifts and then an invitation for dinner will soon earn the orphaned teenager the approval of Dr Steven's perfect family, even though right from the start, a vague, yet unnerving feeling overshadows Martin's honest intent. And then, unexpectedly, the idyllic family is smitten by a fierce and pitiless punishment, while at the same time, everything will start falling apart as the innocents have to suffer. In the end, as the sins of one burden the entire family, only an unimaginable and unendurable decision that demands a pure sacrifice can purge the soul. But to find catharsis, one must first admit the sin. Written by Nick Riganas

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Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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R for disturbing violent and sexual content, some graphic nudity and language | See all certifications »

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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$115,120, 22 October 2017, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$2,291,901, 28 December 2017
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Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell began working together on The Beguiled (2017), only a few weeks later they wrapped filming on this film. Both films would go on to be in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, and both would win awards in the official competition ("The Beguiled" won the Directing award for Sofia Coppola while "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" shared the Screenplay award with Lynne Ramsay's You Were Never Really Here (2017)). See more »

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Steven Murphy: [about Martin] He's got issues. Serious psychological issues.
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Referenced in The Graham Norton Show: Jane Fonda/Nicole Kidman/Colin Farrell/Bryan Cranston/Matt Lucas/Niall Horan (2017) See more »

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Fachwerk for Bayan, Percussion and String Orchestra
Written by Sofiya Gubaydulina (as Sofia Gubaidulina)
(c) by Musikverlag Hans Sikorski GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg
Performed by soloists, Trondheim Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Oyvind Gimse
Recording courtesy of Naxos Rights US Inc.
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Pretentious and terribly directed.
25 November 2017 | by – See all my reviews

OK, I get the Greek mythology link in the title. That is pretentious for a start. But the film is completely confusing. Is it a horror, a thriller, a mystery? Are there special powers involved? Is the main character himself insane and much of the action his imagination? There are no hints at all. The characters are all brain dead. Hardly a meaningful statement or emotional reaction over 120 minutes. Close to the worst film I have ever seen. And at the ending will leave you completely unsatisfied.
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