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Knuckleball

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Knuckleball

Released Oct 5, 2018

1h 28m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Left alone on an isolated farm, a 12-year-old boy must fight for his life when he becomes the target of a crazed psychopath.

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Meagan Navarro

Bloody Disgusting

Knuckeball is a well-executed thriller unafraid to embrace is violent darkness or put its child lead in peril. Brutal, bloody, and full of surprises, this one is a flawed but entertaining ride.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 10, 2019

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Brad Wheeler

Globe and Mail

Ironside... excellently exudes an old-man smell and no-nonsense-allowed temperament.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 12, 2018

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

While you're watching, helmer Michael Peterson effectively earns suspension of disbelief with stark atmospherics, solid performances and a persuasive escalation of panic.

Oct 6, 2018

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

A story of secrets and cruelty carefully crafted to accentuate the thrills and not the plot holes.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 1, 2021

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

The film uses the darkness in people and creates something chilling, using the capacities of its cast to their best.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 11, 2020

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Paul Freitag-Fey

Daily Grindhouse

A very welcome entry into the "home invasion" subgenre.

Aug 2, 2019

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Elise S

I thought it was really good! Definitely more adult version of Home Alone. Besides the parents, the rest of the actors were really good. I totally recommend this hidden gem.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Blackheart 1

This movie had potential but they dropped the ball. Don’t waste your time.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/24

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Crimson W

una suerte de Home alone más adulta con sus toques de Home invasion

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/22/24

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Everett S

I agree with the critics this was a hidden gem!! The kid in this film was quite resourceful and cunning!! Great twists and pretty good gore!!! This film is worthy of attention I'd recommend this movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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David G

Solid. Not perfect. But a couple of good twists. The Home Alone references are oblivious but this is set in a more realistic world. Where you can beleive it might happen. Absolutely no child like comedy here. Good dramatic horror, with a multiple twists. Some you don't realize until you think back. Leaves plenty of unanswered questions that spark conversation when it is all done.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Stefanie l

This movie was surprisingly good. It started out a little slow but ended in a bang!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Synopsis

Left alone on an isolated farm, a 12-year-old boy must fight for his life when he becomes the target of a crazed psychopath.

Director: Michael Peterson
Producer: Julian Black Antelope, Kurtis David Harder, Lars Lehmann, Michael Peterson
Screenwriter: Kevin Cockle, Michael Peterson
Distributor: Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co: 775 Media Corp
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 5, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 5, 2018
Runtime: 1h 28m

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