_The Killing of a Sacred Deer_ made me feel like I'd crashed a cool party where I didn't know anyone. The party was fascinating and I left having enjoyed it, but not in any way I understood.

LIFF31 2017 #1

"A surgeon never kills a patient. An anaesthesiologist can kill a patient, but a surgeon never can".

"The Killing of a Sacred Deer" is a mixture of horror, comedy, thriller, and mystery all wrapped up in one bizarre, but brilliant crafted film. Even when you don't fully follow what going on, it at least keeps you interested and engaged. The audience reaction to this was the highlight. Everyone cringed at the brutal parts.

Unpredictable is the best compliment I can say. I literally had no idea where it was going and kept surprising me with each scene. I'm kinda lost words with this one. This is me still progressing.

The score was brilliant. Having this blast of a roar which shook up the room and was really eerie. The intensity continues to grow as the film moves on, but has it's fair of moments for dark humor. Even the camera work had a Stanley Kubrick vibe.

This might be my favorite film from Yorgos Lanthimos.

As with the director's previous films, Dogtooth and The Lobster, this is driven by a deliciously dark narrative, with off-kilter performances from an accomplished cast. Not for everybody's tastes, but attune yourself to the strange directorial style, and you may become as absorbed in the film as I was.

Yorgos Lanthimos is a genius. The eerie story of a young boy's relationship with a doctor and his family unfolds into one of the most unusual and gripping films you will ever see. This film will stay with you long after you see it. Gripping performances by the entire cast. The lead role is played masterfully by Barry Keoghan. Nicole Kidman is captivating.

"I don't know if what is happening is fair, but it's the only think I can think of that's close to justice."

This was amazing.

Would have been a 10, if not for one thing: Lanthimos does not understand tragedy. It is not a catharsis, as was the goal of this film; but, rather, an integration of the Apollonian and Dionysian. Indeed, as far as the film goes, in this regard, it tends towards the former over the latter – not a fault, per se; though one wishes that Iphigenia was killed instead of the accidental deer.

Worst I’ve seen in many years, did the director tell everybody to act completely stiff? Total shocker

Drab, lifeless, monotone characters with no personality killed it for me. Skip this boredom fest.

The Killing of a Sacred Deer will keep you questioning what is happening the entire movie, then leave you wondering what you just watched. There are no happy endings here, or even happy moments - just downward spiral into a pitch black, gripping story with a multitude of layers to peel back. Highly recommended for those who enjoy a fascinating ride through psychological torment.

"A surgeon never kills a patient. An anaesthesiologist can kill a patient, but a surgeon never can".

"The Killing of a Sacred Deer" is a mixture of horror, comedy, thriller, and mystery all wrapped up in one bizarre, but brilliant crafted film. Even when you don't fully follow what going on, it at least keeps you interested and engaged. The audience reaction to this was the highlight. Everyone cringed at the brutal parts.

Unpredictable is the best compliment I can say. I literally had no idea where it was going and kept surprising me with each scene. I'm kinda lost words with this one. This is me still progressing.

The score was brilliant. Having this blast of a roar which shook up the room and was really eerie. The intensity continues to grow as the film moves on, but has it's fair of moments for dark humor. Even the camera work had a Stanley Kubrick vibe.

This might be my favorite film from Yorgos Lanthimos.

Paraplegic children dragging themselves across the floor to do their chores always makes me giggle

Too weird for my liking, for me i think Yorgos style works better in syfi like The Lobster. The good thing about this is Nicole Kidman finally paying homage to her character in Eyes Wide Shut

2 hours stolen from my life that nobody can give back... poor idea, weak script, dull characters... meh.