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  • 2021
  • Yellow Veil Pictures
  • 1 h 18 m
  • 2021
  • Yellow Veil Pictures
  • 1 h 18 m

Summary After suffering a traumatic incident, Molly (Cecilia Milocco) moves into a new apartment to begin her path to recovery, but it’s not long after her arrival that a series of persistent knocks and screams begin to wake her up at night. Molly’s new life begins to unravel as the screams intensify and no one else in the building believes or i...

Directed By: Frida Kempff

Written By: Emma Broström, Johan Theorin

  • 2021
  • Yellow Veil Pictures
  • 1 h 18 m
  • 2021
  • Yellow Veil Pictures
  • 1 h 18 m

Knocking

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
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Summary After suffering a traumatic incident, Molly (Cecilia Milocco) moves into a new apartment to begin her path to recovery, but it’s not long after her arrival that a series of persistent knocks and screams begin to wake her up at night. Molly’s new life begins to unravel as the screams intensify and no one else in the building believes or i...

Directed By: Frida Kempff

Written By: Emma Broström, Johan Theorin

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
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40% Mixed
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80
Oct 7, 2021
First-time feature director Frida Kempff embraces and revamps genre tropes, casting them in a trenchant feminist light and a character-specific poignancy. The action unfolds entirely through Molly’s perspective, and Cecilia Miloccco’s performance, by turns guarded and explosive, is gripping from first scene to last.
By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW
75
Oct 18, 2021
Knocking is a configuration of atmosphere and dread, paced at a speed of unflinching stillness.
By Thom Ernst FULL REVIEW
70
Oct 14, 2021
The feverish Knocking puts together a fittingly upsetting portrait of lonely instability through its simple premise, visually inventive first-time director and physically invested star.
By Jacob Oller FULL REVIEW
67
Oct 7, 2021
Knocking is an uneven film. Despite strong direction by Kempff in her feature debut and a daring, go-for-broke performance by lead actress Milocco, there’s just not enough weight in these hollow knocks and the payoff doesn’t feel earned or substantial enough.
By Joe Lipsett FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 9, 2021
The film still feels a tad long for the simple narrative it offers, but moments of visual ingenuity and a deep understanding of psychological suspense show that Kempff is one to watch.
By Phuong Le FULL REVIEW
60
Oct 7, 2021
The film does strike one long, nerve-jangling note, but the style leaves Molly with nowhere to run.
By Nicolas Rapold FULL REVIEW
50
Oct 13, 2021
It’s unfortunate that Knocking is so muddled as Milocco is thoroughly engaging. Plus, Kempff demonstrates a visual strength and confidence that will serve her well when she gets ahold of a script that is a bit more grounded than the one here.
By Rob Rector FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Läsk, Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI), Sveriges Television (SVT)
Release Date Oct 8, 2021
Duration 1 h 18 m
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Website https://www.facebook.com/knockingsfilm
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Awards

Guldbagge Awards
• 3 Nominations
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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