The Killing of a Sacred Deer Explained | Classic Explained Episode 23

The Killing of a Sacred Deer Explained / The Killing of a Sacred Deer Ending Explained / The Killing of a Sacred Deer Movie Explained is Episode 23 in the Classic Explained series. I love this movie and I'm really glad it was so highly voted, so here is my analysis and explanation of the movie and the ending. Hope you like it! The Killing of a Sacred Deer starring Colin Farrell, Barry Keoghan, Nicole Kidman, Raffey Cassidy, and Sunny Suljic, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos is a 2017 psychological thriller drama movie. Tune into this Lucas Blue Explained to find out the meaning of The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I would love to discuss!
This is a spoiler-filled The Killing of a Sacred Deer Explained video by Lucas Blue.
Let me know your thoughts about The Killing of a Sacred Deer or any of your favorite psychological horror films in the comments below. I love hearing the opinions!
Outro Song: Let Go
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Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Cast: Colin Farrell - Barry Keoghan - Nicole Kidman - Raffey Cassidy - Sunny Suljic

[@lucasblue20]

Hope my research and ideas can offer some new insights! What were your thoughts and ideas around The Killing of a Sacred Deer? I would love to discuss! Let me know below!

[@ras613pa]

Once again, you are my 'go to' person post seeing a film which impacts me but which I need to more fully understand. Your research is essential to a better understanding of the movie. Apart from the root of the plot, you helped me better understand why particular elements of the movie were so powerful. Example: The odd interactions of this 'perfect' family. One example (which I do not think you focused upon) was the clear/routine manner in which the couple had sexual interaction. Once the first scene of this element occurred, I recognized that all interactions between family members should be viewed from a more symbolic perspective.

[@reneelyons6836]

Very nice analysis. I can tell you really like deep and meaningful movies. 🤔😀

[@45HatesOurVets]

I enjoyed your analysis of this movie. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@andylee1651]

Just discovered this video and had to say excellent work man. Insightful and thought provoking and best of all, measured and not sensationalized for clicks. Felt like a well written essay, keep up the good work I will be coming back for more and have subscribed!

[@daanyaalzahid9133]

Great analysis!

[@DM-gw8zx]

Thank you for actually doing research, exploring themes, and offering insight instead of just recapping the film like so many other channels seem to do

[@lucasblue20]

Haha yeah I’ve never been interested in those recap videos, the analyses are so much more fun. I’m super glad u were able to find this channel though, thank you so much!!

[@leilahannah4806]

Omg yes, what is the point of those channels? If you haven't already seen the movie, a recap just spoils it, and if you have seen the movie, a recap is boring and a waste of time.

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

@@leilahannah4806it’s kind of like people choose what content they want to watch. Some would say that analysis channels are popular because most people are functionally illiterate and cannot understand context clues, or watch film and pull symbolism from it. To each their own.

[@farshadbatiri6101]

Exactly! Just came here from another "explained" video with 1.5M views just summarizing the movie in 20minutes. What would I need that after watching the movie itself! Thanks for an actual explanation and exploration. Great video.

[@aproditi1216]

​@@farshadbatiri6101i know who youre talking about. I came from there too. So disappointed that a basic summarisation gets more views than this critical analysis

[@Chr15K]

Adding to the point at 2:50; Steven tries to pay of his guilt by spending money, something he has a lot of and Martin lacks. This 'costs' Steven nearly nothing. In the end he has to pay what's most dear to him; his own ego. A classic plotline, executed really well. Great video, thanks!

[@MattSaysHello]

Great review. I noticed that when Stephen goes to Martin’s house the film they are watching is Groundhog Day. A big part of Groundhog Day is the protagonist having a god complex.

[@MsElke11]

or just a boredom complex

[@LlamaDuck2211]

The movie was a bit disturbing to watch, mainly with the creepy daughter and robotic dialogue, but still it was different from other movies. Loved you analysis.

[@kepecos]

I think the mother trying to convince her husband to kill one of the kids since she can have another kid is the most DISGUSTING part of this movie. No one else seems to care, but ugh. People need to do better. Especially when they choose to have children. Children have no fucking choice.

[@lilswvshofficial5438]

@@kepecosits…a movie

[@whitedragoness23]

@@kepecosI think it was to show how despite her exterior she wasn’t as loving or dedicated mother as she appeared. But then again she seemed so I’m not sure, robotic? It’s like she was always on top of things and keeping her husbands reputation and image.

[@kepecos]

@@whitedragoness23 Yes that’s definitely a good way to interpret the way she is. I love discussing like this especially over disturbing media.

[@whitedragoness23]

@@kepecos disturbing media is good as long as there is some kind of enticing story. I was really hoping for an explanation and the best explanation I have found online is in the world they live in. You need to balance out the scales, if something gets taken then you need to give equal pay. It seems like it’s not to be taken literally but as a metaphor which I have the most trouble with

[@iknowyourelight686]

This is how you make an explanation video. Great work brother , the details you've provided to your viewers is amazing. I hate when people just talk about the whole story of the movie and say they explained the movie. But what you did brother is the true explanation, you analysed and researched stuff and your video added value in the brains of your viewers and that is something worth subscribing.

[@lucasblue20]

This means so much to me, thank you!! You’ll never get just a summary from me, it’ll always be a deep-dive on the ideas. So glad you appreciate this, it means a lot, thank you!!

[@Dubya3030]

Another thing I noticed is the camera shots would slowly creep towards the characters quite a bit and often times it was so slow, that it was almost unnoticeable. In my opinion that could symbolize not only fate slowly creeping in, but also the slow creep of the sickness. Thanks for the video. You did a good job my friend.

[@DreamDream-z7m]

That was so well explained. I think the real beauty of highly symbolic films is that everyone can resonate with different aspects and themes based on their own experiences. For me, the notions of the patriarchy accepting its responsibilities and dealing with consequences really echoed throughout this film. None of the adult men (patriarchs) takes responsibility for their mistakes/ ineffectuality. They're concerned with their own ego and with appearing faultless. But they're failing against the younger generations who are deeply resentful towards them. If they don't pay for their mistakes, they'll loose everything, Also, the God/ Jesus symbolism is interesting - Bob is the "son" who dies for our sins - or for his father's sins in this case. Martin of course also has Jesus-like qualities - he has powers to heal, his feet get kissed as he bleeds and suffers, he's bearing the cross of his grief. Steven to me isn't God - he's Pontius Pilate, attempting to wash his hands from the responsibility.

[@kungfufemafam9216]

Kid has Godlike powers yey as shocked how people all eat spaghetti?

[@darkgames97]

Honestly I don't actually liked this movie, thought it was too strange and even though I perceived this as intentional, yet it didn't make it a better movie for me, still the strangeness didn't make the movie more tense or enjoyable in any way possible, but I loved your analysis, never thought the same thoughts you did, really liked your point of view, still not a fun watch, I understand it's a great movie, had that as fact even before your video, but remain not liking it that much, but what you said made me a bit more found of the movie, great analysis, deeper than I thought the movie was, really liked what you said.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much, and yeah I totally understand. It's certainly a polarizing movie that will strike people differently, and it means so much to me that you recognize we can have different opinions, and still enjoy hearing each other's take. This is a truly wonderful comment to read, thank you!

[@MrAli__7]

Me neither bro

[@MisssAnthrope49]

I understood it to be not unlike the brutality of our ancient myths, but seeing it "moderned"....whew!

[@idontknowmuch3441]

Your comment cracked me up. Your negative feelings of the movie then followed with something positive about the this explanation video of the movie and the use of but throughout your comment that ended up being one very lengthy sentence 👏

[@darkgames97]

@@idontknowmuch3441 hahaha thanks I guess I could have written this way shorter but that was what come to my mind at that spot hahaha

[@smithamy1982]

Thank you for actually explaining the movie's themes, metaphors, etc. Most of the videos that call it explaining actually just summarize which isn't even close to the same thing.

[@aneleykov]

So glad I came across your analysis! Watched this movie and was thirsty for a discussion, and your video quenched that thirst a bit:) I also thought the spaghetti thing could be looked at in curious parallel to other two scenes: 1) when Martin sees the same watch that Steven gave him on the other doctor’s hand, realizing that it wasn’t a unique and special thing that he might have wanted to believe it was (“slighting the Gods”) and 2) when Martin visits Steven’s family and observes Steven around them, realizing that again Steven’s treatment of Martin wasn’t unique and special.

[@lucasblue20]

So happy to hear this! And yeah I totally agree with your two points as well, the idea of coincidences or unique moments feeling special or divine yet are nothing more than a coincidence or unique moment. Really glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much!!

[@ninamaine1968]

Amazing analysis! I thought I'd put my two cents in and would love some discussion too! I haven't seen this mentioned before but after Anna cleans up Martin's wounds she kisses his feet, much like how Mary Magdalene did to Jesus. I think this was a really powerful act. I also noticed favouritism amongst the children. Anna scolded one child for slouching at the dinner table but a shot of the other doing the same was shown (I forgot who was scolded and who wasn't). Kim is also very similar to her mother in the way they behave toward Martin and Steven. They both try to appease Martin (Anna kisses his feet, Kim offers to free him) they also try to appease Steven (Anna lies naked on the bed for him after their fight, Kim's offers herself up to die as Steven cleans her wounds). Another major addition to the God Complex idea that Steven has is that not only does he have a fetish for r-wording unconscious people (Anna acting as if she is under general anaesthetic, touching his own father as he is asleep) his closest friend at the hospital is an ANAESTHESIOLOGIST. Made me think he was probably enacting these fantasies on patients and not merely just operating on them while inebriated. I also thought for the beginning part of the movie that Martin was his secret son and that his mother was a patient of Steven's and he kept in contact due to his guilt. That might have just been me though idk. Really enjoyed the video!

[@LinneaSanchez]

Yes I also thought that Martin was Steven’s love child. What do you think about Martin’s mom coming on to Steven? Or the interaction of Anna and the anesthesiologist???

[@satori1689]

Great analysis! I totally missed the symbolism behind the Stephen’s “clean beautiful hands” well done.

[@roderickyoungjr21]

The spaghetti scene was SOOO powerful to me. I could go on for days about the hidden layers of just that scene. This is one of my favorite hidden gems to recommend to people when they ask for a "good" movie. The relationship that we have with mundane routines and objects because of some sort of imaginary value that we've placed on it was on full display in this very scene. Then to have him state how meaningless in the grand sceme of things (but also VERY important individually) it all actually is, was heartbreaking. It's like stuff is only as meaningful or important as you, personally, make it.

[@lucasblue20]

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. And Barry Keoghan is the perfect actor to sell such a scene inhabiting such a well-written character. It’s super captivating

[@Zireaeltheswallow]

I would NOT have described Steven as charismatic

[@misterfister7473]

Well then you’d be wrong. He had that whole room of people laughing and clapping when he gave the speech. thats called charisma

[@richardevans9003]

I think it is also worth pointing out that even Kim realizes she's not "special" in the basement scene where she tells Martin to "try harder" to heal her. She is genuinely shocked that she isn't "immune" due to her loyalty and faith

[@danfeitozarj]

Thanks, you saved me! For anyone looking, THIS IS THE VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS IT ALL.

[@Xplorer228]

Lanthimos is brilliant at portraying the disturbing cultlike behavior behind capitalism, religion, and various levels of societal structures. It’s all interwoven so beautifully.

[@misterfister7473]

I think you missed the point

[@Xplorer228]

@@misterfister7473 oh yeah? What’s the point then?

[@b3ckvh405]

Anyone else notice how when the daughter tried to give her self to Martin… She laid on the bed like her mother. Which makes me think either she watched them or her dad was a perv

[@gg_nugu]

Omg, yes! That's one of the many details about this movie that make it so uncomfortable and strange. Assuming that is what youre supposed to garner from that moment, I think one could argue there is a very very minor theme of incest in this movie, with that story about Stephen jacking off his dad [or step dad?] while he slept

[@gabrielafernandez2061]

I started watching it and finished it the next day. I was freaked out with confusion like where is the voodoo scene, and when I finished the ending the next day I have a more metaphorical understanding of the movie. Unknown to me if it’s my personal interpretation or intentional. Martin to me represents Steve younger self and/or ego. That have created a seminal y prosperous life. However watching the movie taking martins as Steven’s Internal voice is a way to explain despicable behavior towards others specially his family. Completely unattached. Even one of the first scenes of the couple having intercourse as she asked what he prefers, almost what turns him on is a lifeless body that lacks intimacy. The entire movie lacks intimacy. The movie plays, and I understood characters voice as almost indicators of what their life would be in the future. This bringing up of the kids of a picture perfect life, or the judgement tone of Anna and Steven leaving the doccon (with moral superiority and judgement) would in my mind interpret as the children growing up and being emotionally useless- no being able to use their legs. Comparing watches with the other doctor, and he buying the watch on impulse for his younger self aka Martin. When alicia licks his hands is disturbing for him to accept the admiration that he craves. Bob would have committed suicide when older with this upbringing that’s why he dies and Kim just becomes a females version of Steven/Martin. This movie is brilliant is so shallow but so much depth in the themes. When Kim screams at Martin from the floor to try harder, to me symbolized her in a relationship with someone not being fulfilled because she lacks the tools of self emotional fulfillment (on the floor) yelling at her partner “try harder!”. I could watch this movie again and the meaning would change depending on my mood. Lol. Great movie.

[@lolwhat6161]

Can you make an analysis on his other films? One of them is called "The Favourite"

[@lucasblue20]

Yeah, the Favourite is fantastic and it’s pretty highly requested. I’ll add it to the next Classic Explained poll after I cover Eternal Sunshine. Thank you for watching!

[@sandrahatherley2184]

Eternal Sunshine is one of my top movies for sure.@@lucasblue20

[@SouLvuR]

Instead I view Steven as god without omnipotence (addiction, pride, etc.) and Martin as the representation what checks and balances would look like if god made mistakes

[@yvindbrkke9356]

Instead of a lawsuit Martin takes revenge.

[@thebaneking4787]

That’s why Achilles hated Agamemnon. For sacrificing his daughter for the gods. Or atleast that was probably the first reason he couldn’t stand him. I haven’t read the Iliad in years. Might have to go over it again.

[@poeticfigher]

Thank you for this, just watched it and was like.... What???. Needed a breakdown.

[@clumsydad7158]

Along with The Lobster, two classics from Lanthimos

[@wolfhawk1999]

I didn't see him biting his arm as him mocking justice, but better ham-fistededly explaining the concept of "an eye for an eye". Martin obviously has a very black and white view of justice considering how he chooses to punish Steven. The lack of nuance, while reflective of the story it draws inspiration from, is kind of dumb on a human, multifaceted level where many decisions are often grey. He is a petty, childish, and vengeful God that becomes irate as soon as he is no longer being given trinkets and submission.

[@lindaburnette195]

It sucks rotten tomotoes

[@sanjanachowdhury]

What a thoughtful analysis!! Thank you for this 🧠 … and for not giving a 30 min recap while advertising an explanation, like some other videos lol

[@evaskitchen4384]

That was the best breakdown. I watched this movie and was a little confused at the ending. You made it all make sense in less than 10 minutes. I subscribed. I watched an other review all they did was recap the movie

[@mooocifer]

Damn man. I think you are spot on with your analysis. Just got done watching it for the first time and you really put things into perspective with this film. Nice work and keep it up!

[@dankonicek1938]

This video was really well done. You had some excellent points, and I enjoyed the content. This movie was wild, but you broke it down so easily. Awesome stuff.

[@NikkiSmithTheonlynikki]

I appreciate the themes, the intent and the style but this movie was impossible to watch. Tedious and annoying.

[@gabby724]

this was thorough yet concise analysis and really opened my eyes to the deeper meaning of the movie which made me enjoy it more!

[@atticuskoch2965]

I kinda thought the spaghetti was there to represent why he cursed the family. He said that finding out he didn't eat spaghetti the same way as his dad made him feel worse than when his dad died. Little things can set you off when you're grieving. He didn't curse the family when stephen killed his dad, he did it once stephen rejected his mom and ignored him.

[@ginap4386]

YES! Great video! This is such an interesting movie and your perspective is such a thoughtful and rich resource of information and insight. This film has such a different feel to it. It's difficult to explain but it's obvious from the start that it's not like most films. It has a quiet way and yet makes a very loud point. Thank you for reviewing this film.

[@lucasblue20]

Yeah i remember u requesting this so long ago, I was hoping you would see this haha you’re totally right, the movie is very calm in the most horrific way. This might be a weird analogy but it always reminds me of an alligator slowly swimming towards its prey, and you can’t steer your attention away from it. It’s one of the most captivating watches, and im so glad the video was valuable and enjoyable to you because we talked about it so long ago. Thank you!!

[@ginap4386]

@@lucasblue20 Absolutely! I have been around but I'm in school for cybersecurity so it's been keeping me busy. Are you planning on doing any top tens or any theme-related reviews (since it's close to Halloween, maybe your top horror films, etc...) anytime soon? I would absolutely love for you to review some great horror films or even just any of the categories you mentioned in your "reveal" video. Thank you for the great content and keep up the good work!

[@kaysmith8992]

Did anyone think the daughter was being / had been sexually abused by one of her parents? When she imitated her mother's 'pose' in bed, and the almost jealous looks her mother gives her... something didn't feel right about that.

[@pablovasquez2201]

Awesome video. This film is a 10/10 imo even after like my 4th watch it still gives me that same unsettling feeling. Keoghan is incredible, I hope all the people who watch saltburn give this movie and the banshees of inishiren a shot.

[@lycanthrope9760]

But people most want to know how did they get sick and from what? Martin wanted to study medicine so what did he use

[@sacredyveltal4688]

Hey! This does not have anything to do with the video but, just a quick hello. You might remember me from the American Psycho analysis from a while back. I'm the folk that suggested you check out the book 📖 Just wanted to say that I'm sorry I didn't subscribe back then, I was going to but I got caught up with things... However I remembered this hidden gem of a channel again! I'll definitely watch the rest of the channel on my own spare time since I got a lot of uploads to catch up with! It's great to see you've been uploading what you love. Cheers to you 🙌

[@notanimportantperson]

This movie! Sheesh!! If Stephen is Agamemnon, is his wife then Clytemnestria? Further on in time, Clytemnestria murders Agamemnon when he returns from sacking Troy, as punishment for him killing Iphegenia. She also is sleeping with Agamemnon's cousin, and there's this scene in this movie where the wife pleasures Stephens's coworker to gain information and leverage against him. After killing Agamemnon in search of justice, their remaining children Orestes and Electra kill Clytemnestria in search of justice (with the blessing and direction of Apollo). THEN the furies show up, primordial entities, children of Night, agents of vengeance who punish people for killing their family members. If they cant have Orestes' life, they threaten to spread pestilence across the land for this violation of one of the oldest laws. (Btw its worth noting "justice" in its feminine form is often depicted as monstrous in these ancient greek tragedies.) The furies hunt Orestes, dismiss Apollo because they are in fact older than these new man shaped gods of Olympus, but they ultimately relent and are persuaded by Athena to let Orestes go and join the pantheon of gods. Orestes is allowed to take off back home and the "eye for an eye" cycle is ended through the use of a democratic court system. The ultimate resolution is "lets have a vote by the citizenship, and lets give a peice of our pie to the primordial law of the Furies." Btw i think the "eye bleeding" motif can be a slight reference to the monstrous appearance of the Furies. Im not making any particular points here, but its a fascinating story and its an incredible way that the Greeks transmitted nation-state ideology through tragic plays. Poltical, mythical, and psychological all at once.

[@morriselliott7004]

In real life this punk Martin would have been taken out almost immediately either directly or indirectly. The whole premise of the movie is utter garbage.

[@tylersalyer5138]

Did you explain how did Martin had the ability to facilitate the symptoms of Steven's children?

[@KimberlyM-W]

How does the kids get sick? Did Marin give the sickness to them?

[@daman24601]

Love the way it was shot and acted. It dragged on at times, but every scene was to establish the characters, so it didn't feel unnecessary, just slow at times. Don't think we needed the hand scene. That seemed superfluous, but I guess it was a way of showing her desperation to shift the blame onto anyone, but the man she thought could never cause shuch harm. All im saying is the choices were aggravating, and the director could have chosen different ways to show some character establishing moments, but that's A24 for you. If it's not shocking or sickening, then it's not A24.

[@BRABMA1]

Please, u have to do Melancholia next time. It's a very beautiful, but also a very complicated film

[@danielking7138]

What’s the significance of the Swiss Army knife? How does it relate to the watch?

[@AlionaDiaz]

The tool required to proceed with the sacrifice?

[@qeshawndahaynes4191]

Thanks for the explanation. Why does Steven get away with murder? My true crime brain needs an explanation 😅🤷🏾‍♀️

[@alisanchez8809]

Dude you kick ass man seriously this is so good

[@lucasblue20]

Haha thank you so much my friend! So great to hear you enjoyed it!

[@javierhernandez-lg5qw]

Martin was giving devil vibes i thought he was gonna end up being a witch or something lol

[@mgalla213]

I’m hooked on these videos since your breakdown of Power of the Dog… subscribed!

[@lucasblue20]

Omg this is so great to hear! So glad you like them, and plenty more to come! Thank you!!

[@juliapeterson999]

honestly, had no clue what this movie meant until i saw this video, am i the only one? am i stupid? i just couldn’t understand i never caught along i just thought martin was a crazy person nothing deeper i never caught on too the spaghetti scene, the burn song, the clean hands it was a good movie but confusing? was anyone else confused the only time or just me.

[@johnnybanana8562]

What a ridiculous premise.

[@sv-xi6oq]

Do you have a better one?

[@johnnybanana8562]

@@sv-xi6oq Yes, much.

[@sv-xi6oq]

@@johnnybanana8562 Share it. Just watched this movie and don’t know what to think.

[@johnnybanana8562]

@@sv-xi6oq Honestly, is there any possibility the chain of events depicted in the movie would ever actually happen? Anyone can make up the most ridiculous set of circumstances, slap it on video and call it art. That does not make it so, especially when it presents itself as edgy and pretentious.

[@sv-xi6oq]

@@johnnybanana8562 Okay.

[@naished]

Great video man. I was curious if you had plans to cover Crimes of the Future at some point 👀

[@erksimsek8505]

Nice summary. Your speech is weirder than the people in the movie bud.

[@weeeeoooow]

Pretentious film that tries too hard to be cool and edgy. I was so disappointed with the ending and how nothing was explained at all. Barry Keoghan is destined to play weird and messed up characters and is good at them but really this film, with its foreboding music and shock value blood scenes, tries too hard to be like The Shining but isn't anywhere near to it. Don't even get me started on the monotone delivery of lines, why! If, like me, you haven't read all the Greek tradedys you won't have a clue what message it was trying to portray.

[@larrydanadavid2435]

Trying too hard is de rigueur for today’s entertainment.

[@robynsummer7068]

Adding this to my watchlist. Excellent video!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you! I think you’ll love this one!!

[@Mainlymundane]

Finally, a good explanation. Thank you!

[@nancydorn2524]

You are so smart!

[@lucasblue20]

Haha thank you!! Glad im not crazy, and so happy you enjoyed!

[@danrodrigues3531]

How is Martin able to cause their legs to stop working, make them refuse to eat, and potentially cause their eyes to bleed?

[@gg_nugu]

The movie segues from being a typical psychological thriller / drama to a full-on, magical realism horror film by the end. I don't think it really requires much more explanation than any other horror film for having an unrealistic premise (I mean that's usually the standard in horror). I think its just that Martin has some sort of God powers to punish Stephen for his misdeeds / reckless endangerment of life.

[@kadishaebaleoyono3524]

This movie is so brutal , I never saw it from this view point , its's so deep!*

[@ariadnaligorria4582]

Thank you for this video, its really good and put things in perspective. I loved it 😊

[@sandrajunghall9725]

Stalking is a thing that can bring far greater harm upon a family made vulnerable by disabled children. Marla and Steven know this... Yet this is only a movie in which the worst offenders wreak havoc in such way that would never, never play out successfully against a real family in real life. I know, from quite personal and similar experience, that the Mother would make absolutely certain that the evil desires and actions of such a stalker would be stopped, perhaps with the commensurate level of drama that the stalker(s) so doggedly provokes, but not concluding in the outcome she/he so doggedly sought. Stalkers/hackers/provocateurs beware. You're not as clever as you believe and others are not as helpless to your crimes, disruptions and abuses as you imagine. If stalking, crime and coercion are your only tools... You.. will...LOSE, BIG AND HARD. Maybe time to really think about if you have any part of your own lives or family you might wish to protect. And even if all you're concerned about is your own ego or reputation... Then I suppose those things are as big of losses to people of your ilk as the families of us "normal" people are to us. Bottom line is you'll lose what's most important to you if keep fucking with what's most important to me and my family.

[@roryrubymace3749]

Im still confused at how Martin made them sick. Did he poison them? Or was it supernatural?

[@Politickles-zs5xp]

The Killing of a Sacred Deer Explained: It sucks.

[@larrydanadavid2435]

While I support art house film, this falls flat. The dialogue is bizarre and the premise is ridiculous. All the while entertaining though, because of the strong cast.

[@redblue5140]

that is crazy I didn't pick up on any of this at all. I thought the reason they were all so weird and stilted was because they were a medical family I thought the parents being doctors was what made them cold and detached and they passed their depression and trauma to the children. the notion that "they seemed like a perfect family" seems ridiculous to me i thought it was explicitly a very sad and cold family. when they started talking about the father being an alcoholic i thought that made sense because his life seemed so horrible i thought it was so unreasonable of martin to blame him. because it seemed like the father was going through mental illness and being a surgeon is such a horrible job. i feel like if the point of the movie was to portray them as rich and high social class and whatever, why choose doctors? like why not businessman or something else. i think that is odd choice because it is so easily misread.

[@serafinmagic1634]

Thank you for the breakdown. I did not like this movie at all being unfamiliar with the original Greek myth.

[@bennyevans4692]

I’m a huge movie buff and this movie sucked.. they could have done this way better.. it was so slow all the way to the end.

[@russshanahan7836]

Excellent work. Subscribed.

[@gorg1199]

“It is a very well done movie” lmao what the absolute hell are you talking about this is movie is a pile of horse sh*t 😂

[@royaltracy1598]

I noticed the music throughout the film is discordant adding to the tensions. Well done on the breakdown

[@elainacarrie5973]

This was an amazing way to break this down

[@W33ND3X_W1LCOX]

this guys hand movements/gestures make him come off as a pretentious douche

[@fishcheeks971]

The dialogue is as if they were all at a table read and the back and forth is almost like children speaking to one another

[@kikiteka]

I like to think of this movie as the most intense, grim, Percy Jackson side story in existence.

[@neriesanchez8932]

Such a well made video I really appreciate the amount of thought you put into it

[@lucasblue20]

This really means a lot, thank you!!

[@django2187]

Thank you for breaking this movie down. I think I'm too dumb to get it.

[@ArcherFish]

Great analysis. I have yet to find the appeal of Yorgos' films. I can appreciate his attempt at complex characters and challenging themes but something doesn't resonate for me. Although his storytelling and writing is rich, his filmmaking feels lacking to me. I also think the opening shot/closing shot is the most important aspect of a great film. To me, opening shot is not just the God shot, but also showing the detachment of Steven's instruments (hands) and peeling gloves off, further detaching from his actions. (and responsibilities) Although I can appreciate much of what the film was saying thematically, the last shot of Martin...did nothing. And at some point, there must be an (ah-ha) I get it moment. Good analysis!

[@staceehouston2604]

It was great. I have it downloaded on my phone to watch at anytime.

[@Josh-pc4sp]

You’re dangerous

[@toddleopold2009]

I recently watched Fargo season 5, and then this movie for the first time. This movie reminds me of the character Ole Munch (Oola Moonk) from Fargo season 5. A pound of flesh for a pound of flesh. Also, I noticed Kim was eating her french fries first in the final scene. Martin had said in an earlier scene that he always saves his fries for last because he likes them so much. Thanks for the video.

[@mayln163]

Could you explain Mulholland Drive?

[@shelbyphan7771]

I recommend you do one on Secret Sunshine.

[@timbro8911]

This movie was so boring wtf

[@arthurmartin804]

None of this explains how I can get two and a half hours of my life back.

[@21chch]

Not the answers I was looking for. The poison..? What is it and how was it done.. there seems a suggestion at one point that the daughter may have done it to her brother then herself. How was she able to stand at that one point and asking Martin to fix her, like he can somehow..??

[@McArthurAlbert]

Brother I just wanted to say I just finished watching this movie today and absolutely hated it. That is until I watched your review of it, and now it is more tolerable and makes a lot more sense. Fantastic job on this review my man, that was good stuff!

[@thighhighsenpaioof7423]

Abstract movies where the enjoyment is the “oooo now I get it” after doing research, definitely not my cup of tea

[@happythanos6632]

Yo the explanation of concepts were real good Keep it up :)

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much my friend, will do!!

[@orangewarm1]

Watch Promising Young Woman.

[@Xplorer228]

This film was, if anything, a critique of Christianity.

[@williamberry7919]

what happened to the eternal sunshine video? didn’t that movie win the poll?

[@lucasblue20]

Yes, you’re right, it did win in the latest poll. I usually prioritize newer movies every week, so it sometimes takes a while for the next Classics episode to be uploaded. Sacred Deer won in the poll for Episode 23, and now Eternal Sunshine will be next for Episode 24. I’ll likely upload it in late October, early November

[@ninvehchris]

Thank you so much for this.

[@lucasblue20]

@@ninvehchris you’re so welcome, anytime!

[@45HatesOurVets]

Love Yorgos Lanthimos films. Always thought provoking and captivating to watch.

[@tomhahnl1927]

Great movie, loved it!

[@PeirceNice-v1v]

You got another subscriber with this really great work and fascinating movie

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much my friend! Really appreciate it and plenty more on the way!!

[@GoopieG]

Amazing thorough analysis. Subscribed!

[@dahlialove1001]

Thank you. This movie jst blew my mind. 🤣 the ominous undertone kept me watching. And the ending only left me more confused. Lol. Ty

[@macmusic08]

It’s funny how far down you have to scroll before you start seeing some realistic comments about this utterly horrible movie. I’m guessing my comment will be buried way down deep….if it doesn’t get deleted, that is. It’s like they set out to make a movie that would be completely unappealing in every conceivable way. Well….mission accomplished!

[@spyer9]

@lucasblue20 amazing movie breakdown! Really appreciate you taking the time and sharing your thoughts and analysis. Looking forward to your other videos 🔥

[@moontheloon5]

Great analysis! You touched on some aspects of the film that were pure lightbulb moments for me, like the reason behind the family's robotic, banal interactions, beyond it being the directors "style" which I never quite bought. There are other scenes you didn't touch on, like the Mary Magdeline-esque scene when Anna kisses Martin's bloody feet, or when Martin seems to be trying to bargain with Steven to be a replacement father to him as he tries to fix Steven up with his mom. On the other hand, I sometimes think we analyze the meanings of these scenarios too deeply, and yet here I am!😂💪👍🔥