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Don't Knock Twice (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Don't Knock Twice (2017) movie poster

Don't Knock Twice is a 2017 horror film directed by Caradog W. James. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

IMDb rating
5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
28%
worldwide gross
$2.1M
Metascore
45
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Don't Knock Twice (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Caradog W. James
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
Studio
IFC Midnight
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Don't Knock Twice About?

The premise of Don't Knock Twice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Driven by curiosity, a young woman unwittingly unleashes a terrifying presence within an old house, awakening a vengeful witch. To escape the witch's pursuit, she seeks refuge with her estranged mother in a secluded rural area. However, safety proves elusive as the demonic entity follows, forcing them to confront painful secrets and fight for survival against an ancient and relentless evil.

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Crew

The Director of Don't Knock Twice

Directed by Caradog W. James.

Ratings

Don't Knock Twice Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Don't Knock Twice 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

Plot

Don't Knock Twice Plot Summary

What happens in Don't Knock Twice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the picturesque Welsh countryside, we meet Jessica “Jess” Webb-Thomas, a once-celebrated American sculptor grappling with her past as a former addict. She embarks on a journey to mend her fractured relationship with her estranged daughter, Chloe, the result of Jess’s turbulent history plagued by drug addiction. Despite their initially strained dynamic, Jess makes a heartfelt gesture by inviting Chloe to stay with her and her second husband, Ben Thomas. However, Chloe declines the offer, choosing instead to spend the night out with her friend Danny at an enigmatic location rumored to be the residence of a notorious witch.

Full summary

The whole story of Don't Knock Twice, scene by scene

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Box office

Don't Knock Twice Box Office

Don't Knock Twice grossed $2.1 million worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.1M

International
$2.1M
Videos

Don't Knock Twice Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official UK Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Don't Knock Twice?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the primary occupation of Jess Webb-Thomas?
Cars

Cars in Don't Knock Twice

6 cars on screen, including the 2015 Lexus NX 200t and the 2004 BMW 5 E60.

All 6 cars
  • 2015 Lexus NX 200t in Don't Knock Twice 2015 Lexus NX 200t Important role
  • 2004 BMW 5 E60 in Don't Knock Twice 2004 BMW 5 E60 Minor role
  • 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Don't Knock Twice 2004 Hyundai Matrix Minor role
  • 1997 Vauxhall Vectra Estate MkI in Don't Knock Twice 1997 Vauxhall Vectra Estate MkI Minor role
Details

Don't Knock Twice Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Não Bata Duas Vezes” and “No toques dos veces”.

Also known as
  • Não Bata Duas Vezes
  • No toques dos veces
  • Baba Yaga
  • Не стучи дважды
  • Не стукай двічі
  • 别敲两次门
  • 別敲兩次門
  • אסור לדפוק פעמיים
  • Baba Jaga
  • Non bussate a quella porta
  • Не чукай два пъти
  • 노크 소리가 두번 울릴 때
+5 more
  • Neklepej dvakrát
  • Đừng Gõ Cửa Hai Lần
  • เคาะสองที อย่าให้ผีเข้าบ้าน, პაპშნი ჯოჯოხეთის პარზე
  • ドント・ノック・トワイス
  • لا تطرق مرّتين

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FAQ

Don't Knock Twice FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Don't Knock Twice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Don't Knock Twice?

Don't Knock Twice runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Don't Knock Twice released?

Don't Knock Twice was released on February 3, 2017.

Who directed Don't Knock Twice?

Don't Knock Twice was directed by Caradog W. James.

How much did Don't Knock Twice make at the box office?

Don't Knock Twice grossed $2.1 million worldwide.

How is Don't Knock Twice rated?

Don't Knock Twice has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does Don't Knock Twice have a post-credit scene?

No. Don't Knock Twice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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