At first, Knives Out looks like a classic mansion mystery, but it’s actually an innovative and experimental film that takes the genre apart and puts it back together in new ways. Director Rian Johnson, known for The Last Jedi, takes on the mystery genre directly. The film features a talented cast, clever humor that comments on itself, and a script that constantly surprises the audience. While it pays tribute to Agatha Christie, it goes beyond simple homage and aims for something more ambitious.