Knocking (2021 film) explained

Knocking
Native Name:
Language:Swedish
Knackningar
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Director:Frida Kempff
Producer:
  • Erik Andersson
Starring:
  • Cecilia Milocco
  • Krister Kern
  • Albin Grenholm
  • Ville Virtanen
  • Alexander Salzberger
Cinematography:Hannes Krantz
Editing:Erika Gonzales
Production Companies:Läsk
Released:[1]
Runtime:78 minutes
Country:Sweden
Language:Swedish

Knocking (Swedish: Knackningar) is a 2021 Swedish thriller film directed by Frida Kempff and written by Emma Broström, based on a short story by Johan Theorin.[2] The film stars Cecilia Milocco, Krister Kern, Albin Grenholm, Ville Virtanen, and Alexander Salzberger.

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021.[1]

Plot

A traumatized woman seeks the truth behind mysterious knocking noises from the apartment above her.

Cast

The cast include:[3]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021 in the Midnight section.[4]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 81% of 42 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The critics consensus reads: "A slow-burning thriller that teeters between reality and delusion, Knocking views social issues through a blurred lens streaked with horror."[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sundance - FPG . Sundance . January 3, 2021 . en . March 7, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210307124830/https://fpg.festival.sundance.org/film-info/5fd0ae754ec3e820df5deda9 . dead .
  2. Web site: The Teaser For Sundance 2021 Midnight Section KNOCKINGl. ramascreen.com. Rama. December 16, 2020. January 3, 2021. en.
  3. Web site: Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Knocking. . March 28, 2021. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210328235514/https://www.varietyinsight.com/production_restart_full_view.php?track_id=185976 . March 28, 2021.
  4. Web site: 'Knocking' Review: A Gaslighting Horror Story That Doesn't Understand Its Own Strengths. IndieWire. Kate. Erbland. January 30, 2020. January 30, 2021. en.
  5. Web site: Knocking Reviews. April 10, 2021. Rotten Tomatoes.