The Knock
“Is this reality or madness?”
Synopsis
Max lives alone in a quiet apartment. One evening, his routine is disrupted by an unexpected knock at the door. After going out into the hallway and finding no one there, he returns to his room and notices that familiar objects are no longer in their places. Strange events continue, and the apartment itself begins to feel alien. Everyday objects subtly shift positions, creating an unsettling sensation as if reality is shifting around him. Unable to explain what's happening, Max finds himself trapped in a terrifying cycle, where every attempt to regain control only deepens the mystery. Inspired by the psychological horror film SCHIZOPHRENIA, THE KNOCK explores themes of perception, isolation, and the fragile boundary between reality and human consciousness.
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Production Budget
$15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Smirnov
- Original Title
- The Knock
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Release Date
- 10/08/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $15
- Production Studios
- ST Presents
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis
Denis Smirnov
Denis Smirnov
Denis Smirnov
Department Leadership Roster
Denis
Director
Denis Smirnov
Writer
Denis Smirnov
Producer
Denis Smirnov
Editor
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What is The Knock about?
Max lives alone in a quiet apartment. One evening, his routine is disrupted by an unexpected knock at the door. After going out into the hallway and finding no one there, he returns to his room and notices that familiar objects are no longer in their places. Strange events continue, and the apartment itself begins to feel alien. Everyday objects subtly shift positions, creating an unsettling sensation as if reality is shifting around him. Unable to explain what's happening, Max finds himself trapped in a terrifying cycle, where every attempt to regain control only deepens the mystery. Inspired by the psychological horror film SCHIZOPHRENIA, THE KNOCK explores themes of perception, isolation, and the fragile boundary between reality and human consciousness.
Who directed The Knock?
The Knock was directed by Denis.
Who stars in The Knock?
The principal cast of The Knock includes Денис Смирнов.
When was The Knock released and how long is it?
The Knock was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 15m.