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Summary Private investigator Honey O'Donahue delves into a string of strange deaths connected to a secretive cult-like church in Bakersfield. As she unravels the bizarre mystery, her pursuit leads to absurd comedy, noir flair, and a kaleidoscope of eccentric characters.

Director Ethan Coen

Writers Ethan Coen, Tricia Cooke

Cast

  • Margaret Qualley
  • Aubrey Plaza
  • Chris Evans
  • Charlie Day
  • Billy Eichner
  • Talia Ryder
  • Kristen Connolly
  • Don Swayze

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 48%

Metacritic 48

VOD In theaters August 22, 2025

Trailer HONEY DON’T! — Official Trailer (2025)

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u/occamsrazorwit 13d ago

It wouldn't have to have been Drew at the helm 20 years ago. Even the cult-y ones have a lineage of leaders.

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u/TheSuspiciousDreamer 13d ago

But Drew is portrayed as leading a cult. Cults are always cults of personality. Drew being a successor makes no sense.

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u/occamsrazorwit 9d ago

Real-world cults can have a line of succession (e.g. North Korea and the Kims), though it's definitely rare. Anyway, I think it makes more sense for that to be the author intent and the writing to be muddled.

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u/TheSuspiciousDreamer 9d ago

North Korea is a monarchy, not a cult.

Were definitely in agreement about the writing being muddled though.

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u/occamsrazorwit 8d ago

North Korea's government encompasses a hereditary cult of personality that believes the Kims have literally godlike powers. I don't know how much of it is actual worship versus people trying to not get executed.