In this episode of Celluloid Psychosis, hosts TJ Bowser and Paul Ashford delve into the psychological tension of Knocking (2021), a gripping thriller directed by Frida Kempff. The film follows Molly, portrayed by Cecilia Milocco, who, after surviving a traumatic breakdown, leaves the confines of a psychiatric ward to rebuild her life in a new apartment. As Molly navigates the challenges of reentering the outside world, she becomes fixated on a mysterious knocking sound emanating from somewhere in her building. Despite her efforts to uncover the source, which soon escalates to include eerie sobbing and cries for help, her concerns are dismissed by those around her. As paranoia sets in and her search for the truth intensifies, Molly finds herself questioning her own sanity. Is the oppressive heat playing tricks on her, or is she truly the only one who can hear the cries of a woman in peril? Join us as we explore the film’s unsettling atmosphere, its themes of isolation and desperation, and the masterful performance that drives this haunting tale of psychological horror.