Knock Knock (2025) (Re-Release / Reimagining)
Genre: Thriller / Horror / Psychological
Directed by: Eli Roth
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Ana de Armas, Lorenza Izzo
Knock Knock returns in 2025 with renewed buzz and a restored version that spotlights the chilling psychological tension between seduction and destruction. Originally released in 2015 and directed by horror provocateur Eli Roth, this re-release is less a sequel and more a sharp repackaging that emphasizes its two breakout stars—Ana de Armas and Lorenza Izzo—whose presence has only grown in prominence since the film’s initial debut.
The story remains a claustrophobic, morally twisted tale of Evan Webber (Keanu Reeves), a devoted family man who finds himself home alone for the weekend. When two stranded young women—Genesis (Lorenza Izzo) and Bel (Ana de Armas)—arrive at his door seeking help, what begins as a seemingly harmless encounter spirals into a nightmare of psychological torment and manipulation.
Ana de Armas and Lorenza Izzo electrify the screen as the enigmatic intruders, blending charm, menace, and unpredictability in performances that teeter between innocence and sadism. Their chemistry with Reeves creates an uncomfortable intimacy that underpins the film’s slow-burning tension. De Armas in particular, now a global star, brings a layered eeriness to her role that makes this version of Knock Knock feel more disturbing and relevant in today’s era of blurred boundaries and shifting power dynamics.
While the original release received mixed reviews, often criticized for its over-the-top tone and uneven pacing, the 2025 version is remastered with tighter editing and a fresh score to accentuate the psychological stakes. The themes of temptation, guilt, and retribution remain central, but the spotlight is firmly on the performances of its female leads, reframing the narrative through a darker, more suspenseful lens.
With its return, Knock Knock earns renewed attention as a psychological horror-thriller that asks unsettling questions about consent, control, and the masks people wear. Though not for everyone, it’s a provocative film that remains memorable long after the final knock.
