The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Dr. Steven Murphy maintains a pristine life as a celebrated cardiovascular surgeon, sharing a seemingly flawless suburban home with his wife and their two children. This orderly existence faces an encroaching threat when Martin, a fatherless adolescent, begins to weave himself into the doctor’s private world. As Martin’s presence grows, his behavior becomes increasingly alarming, casting a shadow over the family’s domestic stability. The surgeon finds himself caught in a tense dynamic as this enigmatic young man maneuvers closer to the heart of his household, turning a tranquil lifestyle into a source of mounting psychological unease and profound uncertainty.