The Killing of a Sacred Deer
2017, drama, mystery, suspense
121 minutes
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...
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10
2017-10-04
Unnerving, stylish, darkly calm, Yorgos Lanthimos has once again created a first-rate cinematic accomplishment. Read more
10
Jason King of Salty Popcorn
2017-11-12
Do not try to reason with this movie, just strap in for one dark ride into absurdity.
10
2017-11-05
The Killing of a Sacred Deer Lanthimos puts his brilliant mind in full display. What he does with the camera or with actors is the same thing a conductor does to musicians. Read more
10
Evan Popplestone of Cinema's Fringes
2017-11-07
Has a touch less of Dog’s jaw-droppingly batshit creativity but it’s more immaculately-crafted all-round.
9.1
2017-11-04
Unrelenting, consistent, and wholly unexpected. Read more
9.1
Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?
2017-11-17
If you are into dark, twisted, psychological horror flicks, then you’ll definitely find something to love here.
9.0
2017-11-10
Another successful Yorgos Lanthimos film that deals with distinctly bleak themes... Read more
8.0
2017-11-12
The madness is so measured and meticulous that it is compelling from beginning to end. Read more
8.0
2017-12-20
Provocative, transgressive, and predominantly off-the-wall... Read more
8.0
2017-11-02
As was true with The Lobster, Farrell comfortably shoulders lead responsibilities in Lanthimos’s weird world. Read more
8.0
2017-10-31
It’s screenplay is written with a special uniqueness to it that for the most part is enthralling to watch develop. Read more
8.0
7.0
6.7
2018-07-10
Despite the fact the movie is well-made, I can’t give it a totally great grade. There needs to be a certain level of investment past the technical aspects to go there. Read more
4.0
2017-10-27
Titillating ideas should titillate. Resonating themes should resonate. Neither occurs and madness takes over. Read more
3.0
2017-10-25
If a lesson is being learned, it is one of patience by the viewer. Read more
0.0
In other languages
9.0
2017-11-01
Geen gemakkelijke zit, maar je krijgt er erg veel voor in de plaats. Read more
9.0
of Blik Op Film
2017-12-29
Behalve het acteerwerk is ook Lanthimos’ filmstijl bijzonder sterk. Read more
8.5
2018-06-25
Yorgos weet een aparte stijl in een aparte wereld te creeeren waarbij het vreemde langzaamaan ruimte maakt voor het naargeestige. Read more
8.5
2017-09-17
Voor een psychologische thriller is in The Killing of a Sacred Deer verrassend veel humor te vinden. Read more
8.0
2018-05-16
Een oncomfortabele en psychologisch intense film die je waarschijnlijk nog lang bij zal blijven. Read more
8.0
2017-12-22
Als je open staat voor onvoorspelbaarheid en al hebt genoten van eerdere films van Lanthimos dan is het zeker een titel die je een kans moet geven. Read more
8.0
2017-11-27
Een klinisch in beeld gebrachte wraaktragedie die je meeneemt naar oncomfortabele plekken. Read more
8.0
7.5
2019-03-22
Visueel is de film piekfijn in orde – inclusief een aantal aardig pikante scènes – en op sommige momenten zit je op het puntje van je stoel door de spanning. Dit doet ook denken aan de fantastische film Prisoners. Ga je er met open blik in, dan zal The Killing of a Sacred Deer je zeker weten te pakken. Read more
7.0
2018-04-09
Hoewel ik Sacred Deer technisch gezien goed vind, liet het mij verder koud. Read more
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