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Rating: 8 out of 10
Thanks to @betty_busters I decided to give The Killing of a Sacred Deer from 2017 a watch on Netflix! Oh my goodness... this one is a doozy.
First off, the performances are hard to analyze, but also absurdly mesmerizing. It features a terrific cast with Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, and Barry Keoghan, but their dialogue and maneurisms are so straightforward and odd. This was obviously intentional, so it is extremely impressive to me that they were able to pull this type of dialogue off and actually have it feel like a perfect fit for the film. The way these characters spoke was so distinct that it was honestly unsettling and uncomfortable at times.
Right off the bat, we are introduced to an odd relationship between Farrell's Steven and Keoghan's Martin. This is further explained and uncovered as the film progresses, ultimately leading to a sinister reveal. I really enjoyed how the audience was kept in the dark about certain events until about halfway through the flick, when they finally showcase what is truly going on. The mystery adds an abundance of tension, as there is this feeling that something catastrophic could happen any second.
I have to applaud Yorgos Lanthimos for going as dark as he did in this flick. There are several scenes that are equally visually striking and absolutely horrifying to look at that have engraved themselves in my head. The ending was bold and ultimately hit a homerun on shock value. This is a really underrated horror film and you should check it out if you haven't already!
I'm definitely going to have to pick this one up on blu-ray!
Have you seen The Killing of a Sacred Deer? What did you think of it?
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