The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Overview

Dr. Steven Murphy, a respected heart surgeon, leads a seemingly perfect life with his wife and two children. However, the tranquility of his suburban home is disrupted by Martin, a troubled teenager without a father. As Martin becomes increasingly entwined in Steven's life, his presence reveals dark and unsettling tensions that threaten to unravel the family's stability. The story delves into themes of guilt, retribution, and the complexities of morality, as the boundaries between personal and professional lives blur in chilling ways.