Overview
- The third Rian Johnson entry is playing in select theaters now and streams globally on Netflix on December 12.
- Critics describe a faith‑inflected mystery centered on an “impossible” killing at an upstate parish without the series’ usual cozy tone.
- Several reviews note that Benoit Blanc appears roughly 40 minutes in as Reverend Jud Duplenticy anchors the opening act.
- Performances by Josh O’Connor and Josh Brolin draw standout praise alongside Steve Yedlin’s moody, horror‑tinged cinematography; Glenn Close also earns notices.
- Overall reaction trends positive, though some reviewers fault the 144‑minute runtime and occasional self‑importance; the rollout remains a brief theatrical window ahead of streaming.