One night, one intruder and one life-altering choice take center stage in the gripping thriller The Knife, directed by Nnamdi Asomugha.
A single night sets off a chain reaction of tension, secrets, and consequences in the upcoming thriller The Knife, hitting theaters nationwide on August 15.
Nnamdi Asomugha takes on triple duty as director, co-writer, and lead actor in the suspense-filled film, which explores how one decision can unravel a family’s entire world. Asomugha shares screenplay credit with Mark Duplass, with the project boasting a powerful ensemble cast that includes Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King, Manny Jacinto, Amari Price, and Aiden Price.
The story centers on Chris (Asomugha), a hardworking construction worker devoted to building a better life for his family. But when a mysterious woman shows up inside their home late one night, the peaceful facade crumbles. By the time authorities arrive, the woman lies unconscious on the kitchen floor with a knife in hand—leaving Detective Carlsen (Leo) to untangle the truth from the secrets the family desperately tries to protect.
Chris, his wife Alex (King), and their daughters Ryley (Aiden Price) and Kendra (Amari Price) find themselves closing ranks under Detective Carlsen’s scrutiny. But the choices they make in the aftermath of that night spiral into devastating, unforeseen consequences.
Early buzz has critics praising the film’s tension-filled execution:
RogerEbert calls it “a masterclass of tension”
The Hollywood Reporter deems it “gripping”
ScreenRant describes it as “a nail-biting viewing experience”
The Knife is a taut, emotionally charged drama that tests how far a family will go to protect one another—and what happens when the truth can’t stay buried.
