Knives Out (2001): Cast & Plot
Knives Out is a 2001 short romantic horror film directed by Michel Gondry, starring Thom Yorke as Man and Emma de Caunes. It runs 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 4 min
- Director
- Michel Gondry
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Partizan
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Knives Out About?
The premise of Knives Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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Knives Out Cast & Characters
Thom Yorke leads the cast as Man, with Emma de Caunes as Woman. Directed by Michel Gondry.
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Director Michel Gondry
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Thom Yorke as Man - Emma de Caunes as Woman
More from Michel Gondry
More films directed by Michel Gondry: Maya, Give Me Another Title, Maya, Give Me a Title, Our Infinity and Détour.
Knives Out Plot Summary
What happens in Knives Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 7-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a sprawling, eccentric mansion filled with antique trinkets, display knives, and stacks of mystery novels, Fran, the diligent housekeeper, carefully carries a breakfast tray through the grand halls. As she makes her way to Harlan Thrombey’s private study, she notices that he isn’t in his usual place in his bedroom. Curiosity leads her up a concealed staircase to his study, where she is met with a shocking sight: Harlan’s lifeless body reclined on his couch, covered in blood with his throat slit. Overcome with horror, Fran curses and drops the tray in dismay, sensing that something terrible has happened.
Full summary
The whole story of Knives Out, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Knives Out?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is discovered dead in the mansion at the beginning of the movie?
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Knives Out FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Knives Out, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Knives Out?
Knives Out runs 4 minutes.
When was Knives Out released?
Knives Out was released on May 28, 2001.
Who directed Knives Out?
Knives Out was directed by Michel Gondry.
More films by Michel Gondry Who is in the cast of Knives Out?
Knives Out stars Thom Yorke as Man and Emma de Caunes as Woman.
Does Knives Out have a post-credit scene?
No. Knives Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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