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Knock Knock
2015 99 min Chile, Germany, United States of America R 18+
★4.8
Horror, Thriller, Crime
Director: Eli Roth
🎭 Based on
«Death Game»
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Description
When a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women unexpectedly knock on his door for help. What starts out as a kind gesture results in a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$36,336
Worldwide:
$6.34M
Starring
Keanu Reeves
Actor
Lorenza Izzo
Actor
Ana de Armas
Actor
Key opinion
Knock Knock is widely regarded as a flawed psychological thriller that struggles to balance its campy premise with genuine tension. While some appreciate Eli Roth's departure from extreme gore, most critics agree the film is hindered by uneven writing and poorly defined character motivations.
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from loose logic and fails to provide compelling or clear motivations for the central antagonists. | |
| Direction | Eli Roth shifts away from his signature visceral gore in favor of a psychological approach, though the execution remains stylistically inconsistent. | |
| Acting | Keanu Reeves' performance draws conflicting reactions, with some finding him sympathetic and credible while others view his portrayal as lacking the necessary gravitas. | |
| Originality | The film's tone is frequently criticized for drifting into an awkward space between erotic thriller and unintentional camp. |