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 Sundance release poster | |
| Swedish | Knackningar |
| Directed by | Frida Kempff |
| Written by | Emma Broström, based on a story by Johan Theorin |
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| Cinematography | Hannes Krantz |
| Edited by | Erika Gonzales |
| Production company | Läsk |
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| Running time | 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. 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.
Plot
A traumatized woman seeks the truth behind mysterious knocking noises from the apartment above her.
Cast
The cast include:
- Cecilia Milocco
- Krister Kern
- Albin Grenholm
- Ville Virtanen
- Alexander Salzberger
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021 in the Midnight section.
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."
References
- ^ "Sundance - FPG". Sundance. Archived from the original on March 7, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- Rama (December 16, 2020). "The Teaser For Sundance 2021 Midnight Section KNOCKINGl". ramascreen.com. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Knocking". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- Erbland, Kate (January 30, 2020). "'Knocking' Review: A Gaslighting Horror Story That Doesn't Understand Its Own Strengths". IndieWire. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- "Knocking Reviews". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
External links
- Knocking at IMDb
- Knocking at Rotten Tomatoes