Knocking (2021 film)

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.

Knocking
Sundance release poster
SwedishKnackningar
Directed byFrida Kempff
Written byEmma Broström, based on a story by Johan Theorin
Produced by
  • Erik Andersson
Starring
  • Cecilia Milocco
  • Krister Kern
  • Albin Grenholm
  • Ville Virtanen
  • Alexander Salzberger
CinematographyHannes Krantz
Edited byErika Gonzales
Production
company
Läsk
Release date
  • January 30, 2021 (2021-01-30) (Sundance)
[1]
Running time
78 minutes
CountrySweden
LanguageSwedish

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]

  • 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.[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]

References
  1. "Sundance - FPG". Sundance. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  2. Rama (December 16, 2020). "The Teaser For Sundance 2021 Midnight Section KNOCKINGl". ramascreen.com. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  3. "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Knocking". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  4. Erbland, Kate (January 30, 2020). "'Knocking' Review: A Gaslighting Horror Story That Doesn't Understand Its Own Strengths". IndieWire. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  5. "Knocking Reviews". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
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