Dont knock twice is a 2016 british supernatural horror film directed by caradog w. But then, theres a knock at the door on the one night there happens to be a torrential downpour in droughtstricken southern california. A devoted father helps two stranded young women who knock on his door, but his kind gesture turns into a dangerous seduction and a fatal game of cat and mouse. What starts out as a kind gesture results in a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
When a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women. Eli roth talks knock knock and incorporating technology in films sasha capelli oct 14, 2015. Knock knock is a remake of the 1977 film death game, which was directed by peter s. A sexy new thriller from director eli roth, knock knock stars keanu reeves as the family man who falls into temptation and lorenza izzo and. United states october 9, 2015 limited canada october 9, 2015. The next hourplus of knock knock features all the familiar beats of movie psychos on parade.
The words eli roth in front of the title should tell you that it wont just be about illicit, titillating fun, followed by an obligatory bit of remorse. Their kids jake and lisa daniel and megan bailey enter the. The characters are driven by convenience, not behavior, and their actions seem like theyve been manhandled into place to make the plot work. Parents need to know that knock knock is a home invasion thriller that also deals with pedophilia, torture, and revenge. All three individuals had a hand in the production of knock knock, while camp also had a cameo in the newer film.
The two actresses who were its stars, sondra locke and colleen camp, get producing credit here while camp appears in a brief supporting role as a nosy friend. I for one absolutely enjoy watching this movie back when i first watched it. Keanu reeves whiny monologue comparing an act of infidelity to free pizza is a moment that seems destined for cult canonization in knock knock, eli roths glossy and reasonably. Unfortunately, the film is light on plot and the moral soapbox on which anyone stands is ludicrously flimsy. Im all for sad of bad guy gets away endings but only when its a thoughtful well done serious movie. In the end knock knock is a silly mess that doesnt go far enough to be entertaining nor wellwritten enough to make a point. Dec 03, 2015 when a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women unexpectedly knock on his door for help. Pick your moral in this nasty, singlesetting thriller thats ultimately quite tame by the standards of tortureporn director eli. Oct 09, 2015 knock, knock star keanu reeves talks about playing the character evan webber in the film, and offers plot details on john wick 2. Oct 11, 2015 knock knock movie clip 2015 air boxing plot synopsis. He plays with his kids as a monster and sends them out so he can get intimate with karen. Theres a mockgame show with our protagonist tied up, complete with music and game show lingo. It is a remake of the 1977 film death game, and not only was most of the cast and crew of death game involved in the production of this film, one of death games stars, colleen camp, had a cameo in. It is a remake of the 1977 film death game, and not only was most of the cast and crew of death game involved in the production of this film, one of death games stars, colleen camp, had a cameo in this film.
But more than anything, both persistently, persuasively angle to make you angry. Knock knock was released in 2015 on friday, october 9, 2015 in limited movie theaters. Its a rainy night, and would you guess theres a knock knock at his door. Knock knock brings a lot of talent to bear on its satirical approach to torture horror, but not effectively enough to overcome its repetitive story or misguidedly.
A couple of sexy, scantily clad and soaking wet young women knock on the door of a happily married, middleaged husband and father of twowho happens to be home alone on a long, holiday weekendin eli roths knock knock. Knock knock is a midnight movie that never comes to fruition, wasting a stellar concept and cast on forced bmovie antics that are far too unfunny for roths talents. Knock knock official trailer 2015 keanu reeves horror movie. The film was released on october 9, 2015, by lionsgate premiere. Im still waiting for eli roth to make a good movie. Womens naked breasts and bottoms are seen, and theres an extended threeperson sex scene that includes implied oral sex and skinonskin closeups, as. A devoted father helps two stranded young women who knock on his door, but his kind gesture turns into a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse. When a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women unexpectedly knock on his door for help.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing knock knock 2015 near you. Roth clearly appears uncomfortable with the material as he tries to settle on a consistent tone. Evan webber keanu reeves is fooling around with his wife karen ignacia allamand in bed on fathers day. This was a popcorn movie and popcorn movies should. Though i admit i wasnt taking it seriously from the get go. Knock, knock star keanu reeves talks about playing the character evan webber in the film, and offers plot details on john wick 2. The sundance film festival has announced the sundance 2015 films that will be playing in the park city at midnight category including eli roths knock knock. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including pan, steve jobs and big stone gap. Knock knock official trailer 2015 subscribe here for new movie trailers. Knock knock 2015 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. Jan 24, 2015 keanu reeves whiny monologue comparing an act of infidelity to free pizza is a moment that seems destined for cult canonization in knock knock, eli roths glossy and reasonably. Knock knock 210 movie clip slow jam dj 2015 hd youtube. Knock knock 2015 video detective movie trailers, game. Genesis is effectively portrayed as the dominant leader among the two ladies and be.
Lets get back to the plot that exists for about 45 minutes before being dropped in favor. Eli roth on the title knock knock some image caption 1 knock knock. When a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the. Knock knock 2015 keanu reeves movie trailer, release. Knock knock, which is about two women wreaking havoc on a married man, aspires to be titillating. At his door, are two soakin wet twentysomethings, and can you guess what comes next. Knock, knock contains numerous social media and technology references, but nothing in the movie seems overly dependant on anything other than the same male instincts that were around in the 1970s when the first movie was made. Architect and happily married man evan webber keanu reeves has the house to himself and his dog monkey on fathers day weekend due to work and a physical therapy appointment due to a shoulder injury while his wife and children go on a familyplanned beach trip.
Synopsis when a devoted husband and father is left. That night, she goes out with her friend danny to a. Womens naked breasts and bottoms are seen, and theres an extended threeperson sex scene that includes implied oral sex and skinonskin closeups, as well as plenty of sex talk. Knock knock is a 2015 american erotic horror thriller film directed by eli roth, who also cowrote the script with guillermo amoedo and nicolas lopez. But for the first thirty or forty minutes of knock knock, i thought maybe this was the one. Colleen camp who plays vivian in the movie played donna in the original.
Their kids jake and lisa daniel and megan bailey enter the room with a cake for evan. Genesis says they were on their way to a party but she left her phone at home and bel got hers wet. Oct 09, 2015 when a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women unexpectedly knock on his door for help. Architect and happily married man evan webber keanu reeves has the house to himself and his dog, monkey, on fathers. During a thunderstorm, two teenage girls lorenza izzo. Lorenza izzo on why she did the film some image caption 1 knock knock. Sep 29, 2016 evan keanu reeves, a devoted father, is left home alone for a weekend while his family vacations. Sundance 2015 films premiering include eli roths knock.
Knock knock is from eli roth, and it stars keanu reeves, and elis real life wife. Sundance 2015 films premiering include eli roths knock knock. However i liked that it was a movie that did not take itself too seriously. Knock knock is a midnight movie that never comes to fruition, wasting a stellar concept and cast on forced b movie antics that are far too unfunny for roths talents.
Overall i didnt like it because it had a ton of convenient plot holes in that i would have excused if the two girls got it in the end. Drama, thrillerknock knock is a 2015 american thriller. A devoted father helps two stranded young women who knock on his door, but his kind gesture turns into a dangerous seduction and a deadly. Roth seems to overindulge in the girls sadism at the expense of logic and without strong acting to back it up. Just look at his beautiful, successful wife, his two wonderful kids, and his truly stunning house which he designed himself. I loved how his wife and kids went away for the weekend, then bam. A brief synopsis and the ending will be revealed for the movie knock knock. Well, i dont think ive ever read something like this in a dear penthouse letter. Dec 04, 2014 the sundance film festival has announced the sundance 2015 films that will be playing in the park city at midnight category including eli roths knock knock. Knock knock brings a lot of talent to bear on its satirical approach to torture horror. Roths film, which he directed and cowrote, is an update of a trashy little exploitation flick called death game from 1977. Jess, an american sculptor, meets with her estranged daughter chloe and invites her to come live with her and her husband, a wealthy banker named ben.
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