The Night They Knocked (2020) is a home invasion horror-thriller directed by Sean Roberts. The film draws on familiar horror tropes, with a group of people being terrorized by unknown assailants in a remote location, but it emphasizes psychological tension and the terror of being trapped with no way out.
Plot Summary:
The story centers around a group of friends who head to a secluded cabin for a getaway. Things take a horrifying turn when, late at night, a group of masked strangers knocks on their door, beginning a terrifying night of relentless stalking and psychological torment. As the night progresses, the friends must fight for their lives against the attackers, whose intentions grow more sinister and violent.
What begins as an unsettling knock quickly turns into a full-scale siege, with the attackers using mind games and brutal tactics to torment their victims. As the friends try to survive, they must confront their own fears and figure out who they can trust.