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The Killing of a Sacred Deer
2017·2h 1m·★ 7.0
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 1m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the drama and thriller cues to decide whether the tone fits.
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Who's in it
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