Knock
Art student Jeong-hwa (Seo Woo) is moving to a smaller apartment by her school when she trips and falls, breaking a small statue on a box. She bends over to pick up the pieces and notices an amulet the shape of a queer mask and decides to use it for her exhibit assignment. After she moves she hears a weird knocking sound next door. She can’t sleep because of the knocking sound every midnight and starts sketching the amulet. One night, Jeong-hwa comes home late and runs into a strange woman with long tangly hair and barefoot in front of the elevator. She gets off without a word and starts knocking next door. Jeong-hwa is terrified, what is going to happen to her?
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Plot Summary
A former LAPD detective, haunted by the unsolved murder of his daughter, moves to a remote village in Greece to escape his past. He soon discovers that the village is plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances and a dark, ancient ritual. As he delves deeper, he finds himself confronting not only the chilling secrets of the village but also his own inner demons.
Critical Reception
Knock received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who generally praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling tone, though some found its pacing slow and its narrative opaque. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its unique arthouse horror approach and others finding it too abstract or lacking in traditional horror scares.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong visual style and unsettling atmosphere.
- Noted for its slow-burn tension and psychological depth.
- Criticized by some for its abstract narrative and deliberate pacing.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a divided opinion, with some appreciating its artistic and disturbing qualities, while others found it too confusing or lacking in conventional horror elements.
Fun Fact
The film was largely self-funded and produced by the director, Spiros Stathoulopoulos, who also stars in and co-wrote the film, reflecting a highly personal and independent filmmaking endeavor.
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