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Wake Up Dead Man Review: When Empty Seriousness Becomes a Waste of Time
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery mistakes vagueness for intelligence and atmosphere for substance. Its appearance in Netflix’s top rankings raises a more troubling question about what is being promoted and consumed today. This review explains why the film feels hollow, exhausting, and emblematic of a culture that confuses visibility with value. Continue reading
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Shayan Afzal 