The Knife (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1975, The Knife is a notable film directed by Jack Goldstein, running about 4 minutes.
What it’s about. In The Knife (1975) red light falls onto a knife against a dark background, coating the silvery blade inch by inch until it is fully illuminated. The experiment is then repeated in green, then in light red, next blue, and finally pale yellow. It’s a very Hitchcockian approach to creating meaning, as if all the elements - object, colour, space and time - had been isolated from the suspense, only to be reconstructed anew, creating silent, artificial drama. And, as with Hitchcock, the motifs are fetishistically charged: knife, dog, door, bird, lion: ‘...they are all Freudian in some sense’, observed Goldstein.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Knife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Knife page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Knife (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Knife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Knife worth watching?
- The Knife holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Knife released?
- The Knife was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.