Movies like The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Key Features:: Psychological thriller, Moral dilemma, Supernatural horror, Guilt, Revenge, Unsettling atmosphere, Dysfunctional family, Slow burn, Southern Gothic, Violence-moderate
Tone:: serious, restrained, suspense-driven
Target Audience:: Arthouse film enthusiasts, Psychological thriller fans, Viewers interested in dark themes, Fans of unsettling cinema
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Dread → Despair

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

2017-10-20

Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into the doctor's life in gradually unsettling ways.

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Cast

Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan, Raffey Cassidy, Sunny Suljic, Bill Camp, Alicia Silverstone, Herb Caillouet, Barry G. Bernson, Denise Dal Vera

Crew

Yorgos Lanthimos, Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthymis Filippou

Rating

★7.009(4283 votes)