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Get Out
An anchor of the mystery archive — Get Out keeps its central question alive through every act change.
Get Out (2017) is a United States of America mystery film, directed by Jordan Peele, running 104 minutes. Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined. Stars Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams. Critical reception: IMDb 7.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, Metacritic 85/100. Tagline: "Just because you're invited, doesn't mean you're welcome.." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
An anchor of the mystery archive — Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery keeps its central question alive through every act change.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) is a United States of America comedy film, directed by Rian Johnson, running 140 minutes. World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends. Stars Daniel Craig and Edward Norton. Critical reception: IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, Metacritic 81/100. Tagline: "When the game ends, the mystery begins.." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
Oldboy
An anchor of the mystery archive — Oldboy keeps its central question alive through every act change.
Oldboy (2003) is a South Korea drama film, directed by Park Chan-wook, running 120 minutes. With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors. Stars Choi Min-sik and Yoo Ji-tae. Critical reception: IMDb 8.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, Metacritic 78/100. Tagline: "15 years of imprisonment, five days of vengeance.." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
An anchor of the mystery archive — The Killing of a Sacred Deer keeps its central question alive through every act change.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) is a United Kingdom drama film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, running 121 minutes. Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Stars Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman. Critical reception: IMDb 7.0/10, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, Metacritic 73/100. This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending explanation, and where to watch The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
