Nerds That Geek Movie Review: 'Neverknock'

Written by Scott Edwards

There is nothing wrong with looking for something to do on Halloween, in fact as we get older and the appeal of candy is no longer in our sights, we need something. With countless haunted houses, hayrides, corn mazes and abandoned neighborhoods to check out, there seems to be something for everyone. Doing plenty of these in my days, I cannot tell you which one is for you, but I can tell you that they will all leave you very satisfied. Get a little scare in your system for Halloween, it makes you feel like you are living again, if even for a couple hours of the week.
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Being the new girl in school, Grace has plenty of eyes on her, but none more strongly than Leah who is looking for something special. Knowing that the new girl has had a rough go as of late, especially after losing her mother in a car fire, Leah wants to take Grace’s mind off of things and have her hit up a party with her friends. Bringing Sydney, Gavin and Amy along for the ride, the group make their way to Grace’s front porch when they are greeted by a little devil, Jenna, Grace’s little sister who will be coming along, at least for a couple hours.

Arriving at the fair, Grace sees how seriously her new town takes Halloween. With plenty of things to do, the group looks to do something that will get their hearts pumping. Heading into the haunted house, the group get separated and seem to succumb to their own worst fears. But Jenna is standing tall as nothing is really getting to her, not even when she finds out that Gavin is cheating on his girlfriend Sydney. Meeting back up at the entrance of the haunted house, the group decides that it is time to check out the most haunted house in the town and put the Never Knock legend to the test. Agreeing to go along, Jenna wants some sort of fright for the night, but she has no idea what she is about to unleash.

At the house on 59 Oakwood Lane, the group makes their way to the door and the fearless Jenna knocks three times. Seeing what appears to blood being soaked in by the door, it opens and everyone takes off running for their lives. As Grace and her new friends are able to find each other however, they have lost Jenna and need to find her before nightfall. Searching the graveyard and a hay maze, the group comes up empty handed, but Sydney has spotted something from her nightmares as needles start stabbing her all over her body. As the Neverknock has its way with its first victim, Gavin sees it and tries to make a run for the light, but there does not seem to be a safe place for him as well. Seeing that their friend is dead, Grace and Leah compile their notes on what they are seeing and come to the conclusion that the Neverknock is the thing you most fear. Seeing her new friends getting killed off one by one, Grace only has her sister’s safety on her mind, but will the Neverknock let the young girl without fear go?

I have heard of haunted houses and haunted relics, but this movie takes it to the next level as it is just a repurposed item of the house. I liked the history that was given about the Neverknock, killing wherever it has been hidden in history, pretty cool idea. The beginning of the movie really sets the tone for what is to come, especially on Halloween night after 30 years have passed since its last appearance. I liked the characters in this and while you don’t get a ton of background on them, you get to see their greatest fears which turn out to be their demise. With an unstoppable demon, an urban legend coming to life, a haunted house, needles, blood, bugs, dogs, fire and a finale that shows just how smart our youth really is, it is just a fun shriek fest. Buildings may rise and fall over the years, but the Neverknock will be forever, as long as it gets repurposed. Stay Scared.

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