Knock (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 5

Knock poster

Released in 2012, Knock is a horror, romance and tv movie film directed by Lee Joo-heon, running about 100 minutes. “Someone knocks on her door every midnight!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Art student Jeong-hwa (Seo Woo) is moving to a smaller apartment by her school when she trips and falls, breaking a small statue on a box. She bends over to pick up the pieces and notices an amulet the shape of a queer mask and decides to use it for her exhibit assignment. After she moves she hears a weird knocking sound next door. She can’t sleep because of the knocking sound every midnight and starts sketching the amulet. One night, Jeong-hwa comes home late and runs into a strange woman with long tangly hair and barefoot in front of the elevator. She gets off without a word and starts knocking next door. Jeong-hwa is terrified, what is going to happen to her?

Who’s in it. Knock stars Seo Woo, Hyun Sung, Baek Seo-bin and Ju Min-ha, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Knock has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knock page.

If you liked it. Fans of Knock tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Knock (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Knock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Knock worth watching?
Knock holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Knock?
Knock stars Seo Woo, Hyun Sung, Baek Seo-bin, Ju Min-ha and Eun Woo.
When was Knock released?
Knock was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.