• Drama
• Thriller

The Knife 2024

The Knife (2024), a gripping psychological drama-thriller, Set within a single, tension-filled night, this chamber-piece thriller follows Chris (Nnamdi Asomugha), who wakes up to find a stranger in his kitchen—unconscious and potentially injured. Unable to recall what happened, the Black father of a young family faces mounting moral and legal pressure, as his wife Alex (Aja Naomi King) attempts to protect them. Detective Carlsen (Melissa Leo) arrives and begins an unsettlingly calm but relentless interrogation that unravels the layers of fear, bias, and survival. The film delves powerfully into themes of memory, racial bias, truth, and the consequences of split-second decisions.🗣️ Critics Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer around 90–93%, signaling strong critical approval. Praise highlights its emotional depth, tension, and absence of easy answers. Metacritic Score: Approx. 62, indicating mixed-to-positive reactions. Notable Critiques: RogerEbert.com: “A well‑acted, competently filmed work that ends on a gut‑wrenching note.” Screen Rant: Calls it “a visceral viewing experience… a searing portrait of a split‑second decision and the harrowing consequences.” Slant Magazine: Applauds the moral suspense and chamber‑piece intensity. Some criticism includes feeling overly stagey or slow—“melodrama,” limited setting, minimal revelations.🎯 Conclusion The Knife (2024) is a powerful, minimalist psychological thriller that marks a bold directorial debut for Nnamdi Asomugha. Set over a single night, it blends moral suspense with social commentary, exploring race, memory, and justice through an intimate, pressure-cooker narrative. Strong performances—especially from Asomugha and Melissa Leo—anchor the film, while its restrained storytelling offers a deeply unsettling but thought-provoking experience. Though some may find it slow or stage-like, its emotional weight and relevance make it a standout among 2024’s indie dramas. Read More

• 2025
• 1 h : 20 min
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