The new "Knives Out" movie, titled "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery", has prompted discussions about its exploration of faith and religious themes. The film's writer and director, Rian Johnson, has spoken about how his own religious upbringing influenced the movie. The movie's portrayal of faith has been interpreted in various ways, with some outlets drawing connections between the film and Christian concepts such as confession and grace, while others see it as critiquing certain aspects of Christianity.