A Star-studded cast: (L–R) Don Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, K Callan, Ana de Armas, Christopher Plummer, Michael Shannon, Jaeden Martel, Riki Lindhome,Toni Collette, and Katherine Langford in “Knives Out.” Claire Folger / MRC II Distribution Company L.P.
Much like Westerns, murder mysteries (at least good ones) seem a rarity these days as far as the film world goes, with a few exceptions. It’s not clear why the storied genre has declined through the years, but it may have to do with the generally shortened attention spans.
Ian Kane is a U.S. Army veteran, filmmaker, and author. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.