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Knives Out (2019)

Film

DirectorRian Johnson

Meta takes2

Figures

Characters

The character of Jacob Thrombey

Locations

The "My House, My Rules, My Coffee" mug → The Soft Arm of the Law
The family's inability to correctly name Marta's country of origin

Form & technique

The film's narrative structure, revealing Marta's role in the first act → Generic Transformation
The film's musical score

Tropes

Marta's inability to lie without vomiting
The circle of knives sculpture
Benoit Blanc's "donut hole" monologue

Films most connected to Knives Out

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) — via The Soft Arm of the Law, Generic Transformation
Jurassic Park (1993) — via Generic Transformation
Stomp the Yard (2007) — via Generic Transformation
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) — via Generic Transformation
GoodFellas (1990) — via Generic Transformation
Tron (1982) — via The Soft Arm of the Law
Full Metal Jacket (1987) — via The Soft Arm of the Law
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) — via The Soft Arm of the Law