6.2 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Molly suffers a traumatic incident due to an eerie sound from upstairs in her new apartment. As the noises grow more desperate and sound more and more like screams for help, Molly realizes that her neighbors are not listening when she goes to them for help. In a disturbing search for the truth, Molly realizes that no one believes her, and begins to question herself.
Starring: Cecilia Milocco, Albin Grenholm, Ville Virtanen, Krister Kern, Alexander SalzbergerHorror | 100% |
Foreign | 82% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.60:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.66:1
Swedish: Dolby Digital 5.1
Swedish: Dolby Digital 2.0
English, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Director Frida Kempff doesn’t simply want to revive the Hitchcock experience with “Knocking,” though she doesn’t turn down any opportunities for suspense. It’s a simple premise concerning a woman haunted by unexplained noises in her apartment, but Kempff and writer Emma Brostrom strive to make a meaningful study of trauma and manipulation from a feminine perspective with “Knocking,” adding as much subtext as possible without sacrificing the escalating tension of the picture, which is an effective offering of freak-out cinema.
The AVC encoded image (1.60:1 aspect ratio) presentation for "Knocking" preserves the feature's moody atmosphere, with apartment life utilizing stylish lighting to set an unnerving atmosphere. Yellows and reds are present to develop the heat of the moment and the presence of blood. Cooler, more claustrophobic hues are found in bathroom and hallways scenes. Occasional visits to the beach bring brightness and a fresh air appearance. Skintones are natural. Fine detail is present with facial surfaces, as "Knocking" spends a lot of time in close-ups on Milocco. Textures are preserved as well, which is a key part of the viewing experience. Delineation is acceptable. Artifacting is an issue throughout the film, with banding present.
The 5.1 Dolby Digital mix deals with active sound effects, offering subtle knocks and voices. Dialogue exchanges are sharp and emotive, and silence is just as distinct, with atmospherics contributing to pressure points of the film, reaching into the surrounds. Scoring is crisp, with distinct instrumentation. Low-end isn't challenged, but some harder physical and structural hits register with weight.
"Knocking" has the advantage of being short, never lingering on superfluous subplots or performances. Milocco also carries the picture with ease, contributing a subtle sense of horror and grief as Molly deals with her issues while confronted with something potentially evil happening around her. Not all of Kempff's visual choices connect as intended (extensive body-mounted camerawork is a distraction, not a dramatic amplification), but she gets the feature to levels of suspense that work wonderfully, also identifying bigger ideas about the female experience along the way, giving "Knocking" a bit more texture than a straightforward thriller would allow.
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