The Knife

The Knife

The truth cuts both ways.

R 2025 · 82 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Thriller

All Chris wants is to build a promising future for his wife, Alex, and their two daughters—a young family chasing the American Dream. But one fateful night, their world is upended when a stranger mysteriously appears in their home. As tensions rise and unsettling revelations come to light, they must also face Detective Carlsen, whose relentless pursuit of the truth threatens to unravel everything.

Directed by Nnamdi Asomugha · Written by Mark Duplass

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