- “Knives Out,” directed by Rian Johnson, follows the aftermath of mystery novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer)’s death as detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) works to solve his murder.
- The 2019 film is full of humor and plot twists, but much of the fun went on behind the scenes.
- Warning: This post contains spoilers about the film.
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“Knives Out” is a modern day whodunnit mystery filled with humor, stark attention to detail, and a deeply satisfying plot twist.
The 2019 film, which was directed by Rian Johnson (“Star Wars: The Last Jedi”), is filled with hidden hints about famous mystery novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer)’s murder. Regardless of how many times they’ve rewatched the murder mystery, most viewers likely don’t know about the behind-the-scenes efforts that made the film — and all of its tiny details — possible.
From changing lines to keep the film family-friendly to making sure all of the on-screen clocks displayed the correct time for the scene, the team behind “Knives Out” mulled over countless details while creating the Thrombeys’ world.
Here are 16 facts that you probably didn’t know about “Knives Out.”
Warning: This post contains spoilers about the film.
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