Director Eli Roth (Cabin Fever, Hostel, The Green Inferno) turns down the gore dial and cranks up the mischief with his sexy, twisted take on Peter Traynor’s 1977 exploitation flick Death Game. Knock Knock isn’t just a better film than its predecessor—it’s a home-invasion horror-comedy cocktail that sneaks up on you with its mix of sly humor and psychological terror. Roth proves he can wring suspense out of a suburban living room as easily as he once wrung blood from unsuspecting teens. The premise alone—two dripping wet young women showing up at Keanu Reeves’ front door late at night—screams “what could possibly go wrong?” And boy, does it go gloriously wrong.
Keanu stars as Evan, a successful architect and all-around good guy, who wakes up on Father’s Day to a cute family tableau… only to have it promptly derailed by a morning of chaos. While his wife and kids escape for a seaside getaway, Evan sticks around to work on a nagging project, blissfully unaware that the universe has other plans. Enter Bel (Ana de Armas) and Genesis (Lorenza Izzo), two drenched ingénues who knock on his door like angels of temptation… and slowly, gleefully, descend into devils of domestic destruction. Wet clothes stick, tea is poured, and one very bad idea after another begins to spiral into a night of escalating sin and homewrecking mischief.
Roth’s genius here is in the details. The house becomes a playground of terror: staircases, hallways, even Evan’s architecturally pristine design become part of the narrative, capturing every tense, erotic, and sometimes hilarious beat. Cinematographer Antonio Quercia glides the camera through the chaos with deliberate precision, letting every corner of the house witness Evan’s slow unraveling—from the first flirtatious smile to the last moments of full-blown, “oh no he didn’t” horror.
Reeves is perfect—handsome, clueless, and utterly game—switching from polite host to enraged victim with impeccable comedic timing. The girls, meanwhile, are delightfully unhinged, balancing charm and menace as they toy with him, the house, and our expectations. It’s a delicious three-way dance of terror, temptation, and twisted fun, amplified by steamy shots through glass and eerie shadows that linger like the house itself is judging every sin.
What makes Knock Knock particularly delicious is Roth’s restraint. Gone are the gallons of blood he’s known for; in their place is a slow, simmering suspense that lets the psychological terror shine. It’s funny, erotic, unsettling, and occasionally horrifying—a rare combination that makes this one of Roth’s most satisfying films in years. With its unapologetically naughty premise, razor-sharp humor, and just enough darkness to keep things edgy, Knock Knock could very well become a cult classic, and that is high praise indeed.
The Lionsgate Limited 4K steelbook itself is a collector’s dream. Sleek, glossy, and perfectly capturing the film’s playful yet menacing tone, it turns your living room into a shrine for Roth’s home-invasion nightmare. With the upgraded 4K transfer, DTS:X audio, and stacked special features, this release is more than a movie—it’s a full-blown experience. Every sultry glance, shadowed hallway, and wet-clinging wardrobe pops like never before, making it mandatory for collectors, horror fans, and Keanu enthusiasts alike.
This festive season, skip the usual tricks—Knock Knock is the treat you didn’t know you needed, a perfect cocktail of erotic tension, dark humor, and psychological terror. Get ready. Get wet. Get terrified.
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Lionsgate Limited Exclusive DigiPack / Limited Edition
Home Video Distributor: Lionsgate
Available on Blu-ray - October 14, 2025
Screen Formats: 2,39:1
Subtitles: English; English SDH; Spanish
Audio: English, English SDH, Spanish
Discs: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc; Single disc
Region Encoding: 4K region-free; blu-ray locked to Region A
Two drenched strangers. One unsuspecting architect. A night that spins from flirtation to full-blown chaos. Keanu Reeves stars in Eli Roth’s home-invasion thriller that mixes erotic tension, dark humor, and psychological terror. With gorgeous 4K visuals, bone-rattling DTS:X audio, and a steelbook packed with commentary, deleted scenes, and behind-the-scenes featurettes, Knock Knock is a sexy, twisted ride you’ll want to watch again…and again.
VIDEO
The 4K upgrade on Knock Knock is a revelation, especially when it comes to skin tones. Every glistening droplet, every subtle flush, and every inch of wet-clinging fabric pops with astonishing clarity, giving the film a tactile, almost sensuous quality that makes the girls’ mischief feel dangerously real. Reeves’ expressions—shocked, aroused, furious—are rendered in crisp detail, letting you see every bead of sweat, every anxious blink, every tiny twitch of tension. Shadows fall naturally, highlights shimmer, and the combination of color grading and resolution makes the human form, and all its eroticized chaos, feel more immediate than ever. This is not just a visual upgrade—it’s a full-on skin-deep immersion in Roth’s twisted, playful nightmare.
AUDIO
The DTS:X audio upgrade on this 4K release makes the film’s tension and intimacy hit like a physical presence. Every whisper, sigh, and soft footstep wraps around you, pulling you into the house and the escalating chaos. You can hear the girls’ wet-clinging clothes shifting, the subtle intake of breath before a devious line, and Reeves’ own reactions—murmurs, gasps, and muttered curses—with crystal clarity. Even the ambient creaks of the home become part of the seductive terror, amplifying every psychological twist. The result is a fully immersive experience where sound and skin collide, making Roth’s playful nightmare feel dangerously close, almost touchable.
Supplements:
Commentary:
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Director Eli Roth’s commentary is pure unhinged genius, walking viewers through every mutation of terror, mischief, and domestic chaos with insight, humor, and just a touch of madness. It’s education, entertainment, and psychological thrill all rolled into one.
Special Features:
Lionsgate’s Limited Edition 4K release loads the steelbook with a treasure trove of extras:
- Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes – Eli Roth and the crew reveal the making of the seductive home-invasion nightmare.
- Cast & Crew Interviews – Insights, stories, and mischief from Keanu Reeves, Ana de Armas, Lorenza Izzo, and more.
- Deleted Scenes – Explore moments that didn’t make the final cut, including extra mischief and suspense.
- Storyboards & Concept Art – See the early visual planning and design of Roth’s twisted, erotic vision.
- Director’s Commentary – Roth guides viewers through the film’s suspense, psychological tension, and playful chaos.
- Production Diaries – On-set diaries capturing the creative madness behind the film’s one-night disaster.
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MPAA Rating: R.
Runtime: 99 mins
Director: Eli Roth
Writer: Eli Roth
Cast: Keanu Reeves; Lorenza Izzo; Ana de Armas
Genre: Crime | Thriller
Tagline: One Night Can Cost You Everything.
Memorable Movie Quote: "Bitch, you barkin' up the wrong fucking tree. I'm from Oakland, ho. I know two ghetto ass hoes when I see 'em."
Theatrical Distributor: Lionsgate
Official Site:
Release Date: October 9, 2015
DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: October 14, 2025.
Synopsis: A devoted husband and 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.
