Objects
Physical items that carry narrative significance, from personal possessions to symbolic artifacts that shape the story.
Jud's personal phone, used across multiple scenes to facilitate communication and investigation. In the police station hallway, Jud activates it for two minutes while observing …
A two-part delivery system designed by Miles Bron to intrigue and invite guests to his murder mystery weekend. The outer component is a plain cardboard …
Owned by Cy Draven in Knives Out S1E3 (WAKE UP DEAD MAN), used exclusively for recording family conflict, church crises, and confessions. Later stolen by …
Marta's unassuming sedan serves as her primary mode of transportation and a critical narrative device throughout the investigation. She drives it through tense night flashbacks, …
A critical plot object tied to Andi Brand’s professional conflict with Miles Bron, distinct from her personal living spaces (e.g., her private room). Holds the …
Marta's personal smartphone, used across 16 events for calls, emails, and emergencies (e.g., 911 dialing, blackmail messages). Distinct from one-off artifacts like the business cards.
A forensic toxicology report analyzing Harlan Thrombey's bodily fluids (blood) post-mortem, issued by the medical examiner. The report confirms the absence of excess morphine in …
Benoit Blanc's iPad is a central device in his investigative and personal life. It serves multiple functions: 1. Investigative Use: Blanc grips the slim iPad …
Multi-page legal document serving as Harlan Thrombey's last will and testament, which systematically disinherits the entire Thrombey family (including Ransom) and bequeaths the full estate—comprising …
Marta's Medical Kit/Bag is a portable medical container used by Marta Cabrera to administer Harlan Thrombey's daily medications (including morphine and Toradol) and provide emergency …
A dual-purpose weapon disguised as a decorative devil head, appearing in three distinct forms across the narrative: 1. Il Diavolo Pizza Ornament (Source Entity): A …
Chilled bottles of hard kombucha, lightly fizzing with an alcoholic bite masked by kombucha tang, serve as gifts from Jared Leto. Miles Bron offers one …
The knife found buried in Monsignor Wicks's back at the Our Lady of Perpetual Fortitude church, which becomes the murder weapon in the crime scene. …
A handcrafted pine coffin assembled by Samson Holt in the groundskeeper's cottage, featuring both a removable lid and a removable side plank for quick access …
A tangible, weathered baseball—distinct from photographic evidence—used by Richard Drysdale as both a prop for physical confrontation and a discarded object symbolizing his guilt.
Interior wooden staircase in the Thrombey mansion connecting the first and second floors, known for its loud creaking sound that serves as an auditory clue …
Benoit Blanc's signature cigar, a recurring prop that serves as a narrative device to steady his nerves, punctuate contemplation, and mark moments of chaos or …
Duke Cody's smartphone, a central narrative device used to deliver real-time Google alerts and notifications. During the lounge confrontation, its screen lights up with constant …
Framed Polaroid symbolizing the founding of Alpha Cosmetics, displayed in Miles Bron’s office and used to trigger his emotional confession about lost authenticity with Andi.
A physical piece of furniture central to the interrogation process, owned by Harlan Thrombey and used to seat witnesses during police questioning. Unlike abstract elements …
Duke Cody grips this crystal tumbler during the lounge confrontation and toast. Poison surges through him mid-motion; he convulses, drops the glass, and collapses dead. …
Duke Cody's spearfishing gear, a set of equipment he packs for Miles Bron's island trip. The gear is mentioned during a scene where Duke lists …
Duke Cody's group extracts this blue index card note from the puzzle box's final layer after solving chess endgames, Morse code, sliding tiles, and a …
Wheeled cart stocked with bottles, glasses, and whiskey in the lounge holds drinks for guests. Miles Bron pours from it during tense exchanges, adding pineapple …
A vehicle distinct from Ransom Drysdale's personal accessories, serving as a mobile setting and narrative prop across multiple scenes. Confirmed as a single entity through …
Communication device owned by Richard Drysdale, used to confront Ransom Drysdale and highlight family discord in the Thrombey estate foyer and other public spaces.
Handwritten notebooks containing Andi Brand’s personal entries, including a critical detail about the guests’ meeting at a bar a decade prior to their rise as …
Benoit Blanc's mobile phone is a key device in his investigations across multiple episodes of Knives Out. In WAKE UP DEAD MAN, Blanc repeatedly dials …
A metal flask secretly used by Monsignor Wicks for personal alcohol consumption, later tampered with by Benoit Blanc (tranquilizer) and stolen from Jud's rectory. Not …
A small, concrete utility closet adjacent to the sanctuary of Our Lady of Perpetual Fortitude church, serving as Monsignor Wicks' private recovery space after homilies. …
Hidden sound system on the island that emits a distant 'DONG' echoing through the lounge area and outdoor compound, mimicking Philip Glass compositions. The resonant …
Police vehicles form a procession along Norfolk Road, leading Marta Cabrera's car toward the Thrombey estate. They drive ahead in official formation, their presence dominating …
Physical threshold between the rectory’s interior and exterior, distinct from atmospheric elements like firelight. Functions as a dramatic device for entrances/exits and symbolizes power dynamics, …
Heavy stone slab that seals the entrance to Monsignor Wicks’ crypt in Our Lady of Perpetual Fortitude’s graveyard. During the day, a forklift pries it …
Smartphone owned by Claire Debella's assistant, used to coordinate her live CNN interview. Handed to the assistant amid kitchen chaos, representing Claire's delegation of tasks …
Steel bathtub located in Doctor Nat Sharp’s claustrophobic basement, filled with viscous green corrosive liquid and connected via a flexible rubber hose to a plastic …
Lieutenant Elliott's compact handwritten notepad, containing detailed records from the Thrombey family investigation. The notepad is used during interrogations to verify witness statements and confirm …
The lounge lighting system illuminates the opulent lounge area during key scenes involving Miles, Lionel, Claire, Benoit Blanc, Birdie, and Andi. It abruptly shuts off …
A communication system consisting of a fax machine and its associated metal bucket, positioned on Miles Bron's island estate. The fax machine spits out printed …
The primary exterior entry/exit point for the Thrombey estate, located between the porch and the interior foyer. This door serves as a symbolic and narrative …
Exterior wooden trellis fixed to the Thrombey estate’s side yard wall, reaching the third-floor bedroom window. Serves as a covert access point for Marta and …
A whiskey soda cocktail offered by Miles Bron to Andi during the atrium welcome, symbolizing his manipulative hospitality. Left untouched on a table, it serves …
Abandoned plot device at Il Diavolo Pizza, containing evidence of Nat's rushed departure and linking him to the conspiracy.
The door to Harlan Thrombey's private study serves as the primary barrier between his study and the rest of the household. It plays a critical …
A dusty metal display box with a domed glass lid, initially handed to Jud by Martha in the rectory main room. It contains an icon …
Plain white letter-sized envelope found empty in Fran's lap during her distress in a derelict retail space. Tied to Fran's mention of a 'copy' of …
A handheld mobile device activated by a guest (likely Peg) during the blackout, serving as a fragile but critical light source. Its beam is directed …
Physical glass vials with tactile narrative agency—directly involved in Harlan’s overdose, Marta’s accidental administration, and the creaking-stairs bedroom scene. Concrete props with scene-specific locations (study …
Owned by Helen Brand in Knives Out S1E2 (GLASS ONION), used for covert operations, displaying emails, and receiving notifications about critical updates (e.g., Cassandra’s death). …
A theoretical device proposed by Benoit Blanc to explain Wicks's death in a locked-room scenario. Never physically described or confirmed; serves as a red herring …
Jud's yellow legal pad and unadorned pen are used together in his dimly lit office to document Monsignor Wicks's murder. The pad contains frantic notes …
Bedroom window in Marta Cabrera's South Boston apartment. Serves as a focal point for Marta's guilt, paranoia, and observation of the Thrombey family's dynamics.
Physical smartphone gripped by Miles post-Duke's death, later extracted by Benoit Blanc to reveal incriminating texts; contains a lion sticker linking it to Duke's online …
Miles Bron's silver lighter is a compact, precision-engineered device used in two critical narrative moments: (1) In the atrium, Miles flicks it open to produce …
Transparent glass case/enclosure encasing the stolen Mona Lisa in Miles Bron's atrium/dining area. Functions as both a protective barrier and a theatrical mechanism, sliding open/closed …
Blood from Monsignor Wicks's fatal stab wound, discovered in the church closet and serving as a visceral clue that ignites Jud's panic and triggers flashbacks …
A short-handled sickle used by Samson Holt for cutting weeds on the church grounds, later repurposed as the murder weapon in Samson's death. The blade's …
Investigative tool used by Samson to illuminate dark outdoor areas (woods, crypts); reveals hidden truths and heightens suspense.
Worn during Thrombey family interviews, this linen suit serves as a silent cue to Blanc’s detective role, escalating family paranoia. Its light fabric contrasts with …
Physical pool bag used by Birdie Jay during the infinity pool gathering, serving as a container for accessories (e.g., sunglasses) and the target of Helen …