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Knocking (2021)
After suffering a traumatic incident, Molly moves into a new apartment to begin her path to recovery, but it’s not long after her arrival that a series of persistent knocks and screams begin to wake her up at night.
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After suffering a traumatic incident, Molly moves into a new apartment to begin her path to recovery, but it’s not long after her arrival that a series of persistent knocks and screams begin to wake her up at night.
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Genre:Thriller, Drama, Horror
Written By:Emma Broström
In Theaters:10/8/2021
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Runtime:78 minutes
Studio:Läsk
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