The Killing of a Sacred Deer The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Yorgos Lanthimos / United Kingdom, Ireland / 2017 / 121 min / English

Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman star in Yorgos Lanthimos’ signature mixture of Greek tragedy, existential horror and Hitchcockian psychodrama.

cast Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan, Raffey Cassidy

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Steven, an eminent cardiothoracic surgeon, and his wife Anna live a happy and healthy family life. Steven has formed a friendship with Martin, a 16-year-old boy whom he has taken under his wing. But when he introduces Martin to his family, things take a sinister turn, gradually forcing Steven to make a shocking sacrifice.

Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman star in Yorgos Lanthimos’ signature mixture of Greek tragedy, existential horror and Hitchcockian psychodrama. Best Screenplay at Cannes Film Festival 2017.

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