Just when you thought you've had enough of home invasion movies, the latest Keanu Reeves starrer "Knock Knock" comes along to give you a suspenseful ride.
The home invaders of the "Knock Knock" movie that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January are played by tall & winsome Lorenza Izzo ("The Green Inferno") and Ana de Armas. The latter is a Cuban Actress who has made a splash in Spain, and is part of the tv series "El Internado."
Keanu's "Knock Knock" movie is a remake of the 1977 film "Death Game," may not be in the same notch as "The Purge" which features Ethan Hawke, but viewers are pulled in to the story, nonetheless. Movie watchers are driven by curiosity on what'll happen to the family guy who lets seemingly harmless, beautiful women into his home, and who end up subjecting him to torture.
Directed by Eli Roth ("Cabin Fever," "Hostel" and the delayed cannibal horror "The Green Inferno"), "Knock Knock" curiously did not create a buzz after the Sundance premiere. Some movie fanatics to deduce that it's most probably one of those films that give some sort of adrenaline rush after hooking the audience, only to leave them nowhere. Well, if you've missed Keanu Reeves, then it may be one of the compelling reasons to see the film, which is slated for UK theatrical release this June 2015.
At the height of his movie career, Keanu became known for iconic roles. He has starred in a variety of films ranging from action flicks (notably "Speed"), to romantic dramas, to sci-fi extravaganza. The psychological thriller is his comeback film for Keanu, following "John Wick." He has also tried taking movie directing. "Knock Knock" liked the screenplay and the movie was filmed in Santiago, Chile.
The "Knock Knock" movie does leave a stern warning for people to double-check the locks on their homes, or not to let strangers in. The film clearly reflects Director Eli Roth's belief that the films that may "resonate" with the movie-watching public are those depicting their fears.
Roth presented a creative take on familiar material like intruders entering a home. Movie insiders have noted how the original film had its shortcomings. As for the new Keanu Reeves starrer, the trailer of the psychological thriller pretty much says what's in store for the audience.
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