The Killing of a Sacred Deer (film)

*The Killing of a Sacred Deer* is a psychological thriller directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. It follows Steven, a surgeon, whose life unravels when a mysterious young man appears, claiming a past debt. As strange and unsettling events unfold, Steven faces an impossible moral dilemma involving his family, where a supernatural force seems to exact a horrifying punishment. The film explores themes of guilt, punishment, and the randomness of suffering, using sparse dialogue and eerie imagery to create a tense, contemplative atmosphere about justice and consequence.