Knock Knock
Knock Knock

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Knock Knock

2017
Movie
15 min
English

A rookie FBI agent is sent to infiltrate local mafia gang the Platypi Mob and take them down from the inside. But how far will he go to prove his loyalty?

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users45%
Director: Eli RothGenres: Thriller, Horror, Crime

Plot Summary

A devoted husband and father is left to fend for himself during a rainy weekend when his family goes out of town. His solitude is interrupted by the arrival of two young women who claim to be lost and in need of help. What begins as a kind gesture quickly escalates into a dangerous game of cat and mouse as the women reveal their true, manipulative intentions.

Critical Reception

Knock Knock received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its unconvincing plot, poor character development, and reliance on gratuitous violence and sexual content. While some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors, the film was generally panned for its lack of originality and thematic depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and implausible plot.

  • Performances, particularly from Keanu Reeves, are often seen as a bright spot, but not enough to save the movie.

  • Criticized for its gratuitous and exploitative tone, lacking genuine horror or suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with many finding the film to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, thriller. Some viewers enjoyed the tension and Keanu Reeves' performance, while others were critical of the plot's believability and the overall execution.

Fun Fact

The film's original working title was 'The Stranger', before being changed to 'Knock Knock'.

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