Knuckleball
In a free and isolated farmhouse of the world, Henry found himself facing an inevitable fate. He has the certainty that confrontation is the solution. He must face the legacy of the dark family left by his deceased grandfather on a dark night, so that his fate will not be death.
29 July 1990, Ajax, Ontario, Canada
4 November 1968, Ontario, Canada
12 February 1950, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
11 August 1979, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
9 April 1982, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
May 15, 2018
The blunt simplicity of Knuckleball's story makes it easy to dive into, while the intense action keeps you riveted right up to its closing moments.
October 04, 2018
For the most part, this is a tautly constructed exercise in suspense, set among striking-looking snowbound fields and farmhouses.
August 03, 2018
This is a slow-burner that will draw you in, with an eerie sense of atmosphere and style coupled with some excellent cinematography by Jon Thomas. One to be applauded for trying something different with conventional horror themes.
August 03, 2018
Disappointing, too, that Knuckleball introduces a lady cop so charmingly and progressively... only to reduce her to collateral damage in her very next scene.
October 06, 2018
While you're watching, helmer Michael Peterson effectively earns suspension of disbelief with stark atmospherics, solid performances and a persuasive escalation of panic.
September 28, 2018
Peterson crafts a chilling homage to The Shining; handles the why-doesn't-he-use-his-cellphone question nicely; and delivers a decent followup to his last feature, 2012's Lloyd the Conqueror.
July 25, 2018
Though gruelling in places, Knuckleball is a thriller in the truest sense.
August 23, 2018
Once we get to the 'action', the film doesn't let up until the climax and it's a blast to watch.
September 21, 2018
The film relies heavily on the interplay between Henry and Dixon, which resembles a violent dance. Both actors invest deeply in their roles, which helps to sell the tension (particularly as the bodies begin to pile up)
