The Killing of a Sacred Deer: Unraveling the Deadly Poison
Unpacking the Poison’s Power in ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ In ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’, the poison that bedevils the Murphy family is a sinister and mysterious concoction derived from the rare herb, Aconitum lycoctonum. This potent neurotoxin, known as monkshood, targets the victim’s central nervous system, causing paralysis and eventual respiratory failure. Director Yorgos Lanthimos uses intricate camerawork and sound design to heighten the psychological and physical torment inflicted by the poison, leaving viewers captivated by its deadly allure....