The Killing of a Sacred Deer Movie (2017): Where to watch and stream online

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

2017, Movie, 2h 1min

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.

"The Killing of a Sacred Deer" — thriller, drama and mystery movie produced in Ireland, UK and USA and released in 2017. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 1min. "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" is not currently available to stream in Singapore. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: Ireland,United Kingdom,United States

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Reviews

Critic Richard Roeper

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...never hedges its bets, never takes its foot off the gas.

Read full review at Chicago Sun-Times

Critic Brian Tallerico

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...one of the most unforgettable films of the year.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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It’s that clash between the ancient and the modern, the farcical and the fearsome, which gives The Killing of a Sacred Deer its edge.

Read full review at The Guardian

eleonora

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More artsy and strange than horror in my opinion

2 years ago

Critic Andrew Lowry

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Working as a profound meditation on karma, predestination and guilt and a proper scary movie, this is near career-best work from all involved.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Trevor Johnston

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...it’s the film’s sheer all-of-a-piece execution... ...which holds you in its steely grip and just never lets go.

Read full review at Little White Lies

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The Killing of a Sacred Deer is a psychological thriller that follows the story of Dr. Steven Murphy, a successful cardiothoracic surgeon who takes under his wing Martin, a teenage boy whose father died in his operating room. As Martin becomes more and more unsettling, Steven's family begins to experience strange and terrifying events that threaten to destroy their perfect lives. Faced with an impossible decision, Steven must choose between sacrificing one of his family members or watching them all die. The film explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and the consequences of our actions.

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