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Knock Knock Knock
Sitting in a sleepy cafe in Darjeeling, Dada is designing the perfect crossword when a young, Nepali boy interrupts his work, eager to befriend him. But who is this boy? Someone's knocking and Dada has to decide if he will answer or not.
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Plot Summary
A devoted husband and father, while his family is away, invites two mysterious women into his home. What starts as a night of temptation quickly devolves into a dangerous game of cat and mouse as the women turn his life upside down.
Critical Reception
Knock Knock received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its nonsensical plot, poor writing, and unconvincing performances. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many finding the film to be a disappointing and poorly executed thriller.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable and illogical plot.
Performances are often seen as wooden, particularly from the lead.
Many critics found the attempt at erotic thriller elements to be poorly executed and unintentionally comical.
Google audience: Audience reviews often mention the film's lack of originality and suspense, with many finding the characters' motivations unclear and the overall execution uninspired. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a dark, seductive thriller, but the majority felt it failed to deliver.
Fun Fact
The film's plot bears a striking resemblance to the 1977 film 'Death Game', which was also written and directed by Peter Traynor. Roth has acknowledged the influence but stated that 'Knock Knock' is an original story.
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