The Killing of a Sacred Deer is a psychological thriller directed by Yorgos Lanthimos that explores guilt, punishment, and moral responsibility. The story follows Steven Murphy, a respected cardiac surgeon whose life unravels after he befriends a mysterious teenage boy named Martin.
As strange and disturbing events begin affecting Steven’s family, he realizes he must face a horrific moral dilemma rooted in past mistakes. The film is unsettling, symbolic, and emotionally intense, using cold dialogue and eerie tension to challenge viewers throughout its haunting narrative.
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Title: The Killing of a Sacred Deer
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Release Year: 2017
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Genre: Psychological Thriller, Drama
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Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
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Cast: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan
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Runtime: 121 minutes
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Language: English
