Knifecorp (2021) User Reviews

Equal parts dumb and fun, with a sprinkle of horror

[travispetrillo · 6/10 · 14 July 2021]

The plot is ridiculous, the characters are ridiculous and the script is plain silly. This is not to say the movie was bad, but it's beyond me how it's not listed as a comedy/horror, since that seemed to be the intent.

The acting was kind of mediocre, but some of that might be due to how exaggerated their characters were, like their dumb jock and wimpy kid characters were each dialed up to 100, with a mysterious foreigner being somewhere near 1000.

I may have a slight bias, since I almost became a knife salesman myself when I was younger, and the film did a good job at the start showing how silly it felt sitting in one of those rooms, hearing the promise of riches from selling miracle knives door-to-door.

As a horror alone, it was a failure, but as a comedy with a horror theme, it was at least moderately entertaining, keeping me interested enough to finish, and even laugh a few times along the way.

Good movie from kane hodder

[dy38493 · 5/10 · 14 July 2021]

Good movie to watch for especially the kane hodder the movie is simple but great acting from all characters make it a must see movie.

Just poor

[aharris69 · 3/10 · 13 July 2021]

Watching this film, I realise why Kane Hodder never got speaking parts. Lame plot, terrible acting. How anybody dare compare to Fear Street is beyond me. You can see he tries to do Jason like kills but it just fails totally.

Clearly written by an AI

[ravencorinncarluk · 2/10 · 16 July 2021]

There is no way this was written by people who wanted to tell an entertaining story. Granted, there are the very vaguest bones of an idea hiding beneath the bloated flesh of what actually happens, but none of them really come to the surface.

Acting is barely passable. All technical aspects seem to be done professionally enough. The house is a gorgeous setting. But the script and 'humor' and 'horror' are giant fails.

This didn't lean hard enough into the comedy aspects, so the caricatures come across as insulting stereotypes. Nor did it lean hard enough into the horror aspects, meaning it wasn't gruesome or creepy. Characters were stupidly flawed, cell service failure was yada-yada 'a dead zone', and nothing really made sense. Even the twist and follow up were hollow and weak.

I truly believe that whomever was in charge expected that having some horror icons in the cast would elevate this to cult status and all the numerous flaws would be overlooked. But nothing about the movie hits that cult, spoof, self-aware, cheesiness that it was looking for.

Did a child write this dialogue?

[Dodge-Zombie · 1/10 · 11 June 2022]

One of the first lines is "I see sales people, and sales women" which just makes zero sense unless you want to argue that women aren't people in which case you go right ahead.

Kane Hodder does great films and terrible films. This is NOT a great film.

A bad movie barely redeemed by Kane Hodder

[dasa108 · 2/10 · 21 August 2021]

I know horror movies and apart from that I have been a salesman for many years. This movie was an opportunity to find myself identified with some character but unfortunately the characters present here were unbearable: a Hindu with parental problems, a Korean with a good sense of humor, a drug addict and a traumatized boy with forced laughter. They arrive in a sales campaign where Kane Hodder and the problems begin. Here the film descends to levels of martyrdom and script errors begin to appear: if there are young people you must have a nude sequence. There isn't. If you must insert a psychiatric question at least you must tell something so that the conclusion is more acceptable. None of that happens. Situations appear for no reason and everything loses interest while people we don't care about die. This movie is very bad and the only thing that saves it is Kane Hodder simply because he is Jason, Victor Crowley and he is a decent actor.

Bad start, good development, horrible ending.

[victoremilioelizondo · 7/10 · 11 August 2021]

Knifecorp tries to be a slasher movie without giving a good result, without a doubt it is quite entertaining and since it is Kane Hodder I expected it to come back to life to make way for a sequel but ... Spoiler: the only girl in the group goes crazy! I did not understand if this happens because of the mental manipulation by the maybe happened during the third act of the film or if it is for money that comes between her and her friends.

Anyway, he kills the murderer and keeps his house.

The only thing I can tell you is that you shouldn't expect too much from this movie because if you watch it believing that it will be like Friday the 13th you will be disappointed.

If you're a Kane Hodder fan, you should check it out...

[drahulrajjsd · 10/10 · 13 July 2021]

Kane Hodder is a horror icon and a legendary stuntman. His most notable role is playing the best Jason Voorhees in 4 Friday The 13th films, back in the old days. He is also known for playing Victor Crowley in the Hatchet films. After the Victor Crowley sequel in 2017, he is finally back in a good independent horror... there are some really cheesy scenes but its still a fun ride. And what a great performance from Kane! Also, there are some nice cameos from Tiffany Shepis and Felissa Rose. It's not the best horror movie ever made but it's really not that bad either. I had fun watching it and I think if you want to kill some time, especially if you're a Kane Hodder fan, you should check it out.

No reason for it to be this good!

[Patient444 · 7/10 · 13 July 2021]

I did not expect this, at all. It started out looking sort of cheap to be honest, not the best camera quality, but as the minutes went by, jokes, actual jokes, started to make their appearance. And believe it or not, I laughed and craved for more.

The humor here, for this sort of production, it really is top notch, up there with Housebound, or One-Eyed Monster, movies that are not afraid to blend in some good ol slice and dice with out of place jokes that just make everything better. Good kills, lovely acting, beautifully written script and one marvelous indie execution, made Knifecorp one of the best movies I've seen this year. It really is a pleasant surprise and I do recommend it for anyone that wants to have a good time.

Now don't get me wrong, it is certainly not a Fear Street sort of film, but you do have to take in consideration the budget, the possibilities it had, and if you do so, you will understand that the people involved in the making of Knifecorp really gave it their best and truly delivered something special.

All in all, great way to pass the time, I did not expect to be this entertained, but here I am, all smiles and good mood.

Cheers!

Great genre film

[jgrashin · 10/10 · 13 July 2021]

If you're a fan of teen horror/comedy this movie is perfect for you. It reminds me of the new Fear Street movies on Netflix - good, campy fun! Of course, knifecorp has a horror legend in Kane Hodder - definitely worth a watch!

This is a must see horror movie

[stunnerman · 10/10 · 13 July 2021]

This movie was awesome. It was well written and the actors were really good. The plot was amazing. You will certainly enjoy it and the twist throughout the movie and even towards the ending. The movie gets a 10/10 from me. This is a great 2021 movie and Kane Hodder is a great actor. He should be in more horror movies like this one here.

Laugh, Cringe, Enjoy

[zorbag-28967 · 10/10 · 16 July 2021]

Whether you own a set of Cutco Knives, or can't resist a Kane Hodder movie, Knifecorp delivers some sharp blades, and even sharper jokes. If you take it too seriously, you might miss the point, but if you're looking to have fun watching a movie that pokes fun at the genre then, this quick-moving, gut busting, and gore spilling flick is right for you.

Cutco Knives Comedy/Horror!

[handeljr · 10/10 · 14 July 2021]

Who doesn't have a friend who sold Cutco knives?!!

This movie is hilarious, suspenseful, and overall highly entertaining! It's definitely great for the whole family - ours loved it! It's campy and got a great 80s throwback feel to it. Reminded me a bit of The Goonies ;)

Best horror movie this year

[ginnaluck · 10/10 · 3 August 2021]

I recently got into horror movies and have been watching all the new releases. Knifecorp is by far my favorite. My teen sons enjoyed it as well. The script was really well written. The acting was fantastic, and the cinematography was really interesting. A great Friday night movie for those who love a good scare.