The Knife (2025)THE KNIFE - New Movie Trailer

“What happens when you make a bad choice?"

Synopsis: Construction worker Chris (Nnamdi Asomugha) is prepared to do whatever he can to build a solid life for his family, yet his plans are thrown into disarray after a mysterious woman appears in their new home late one night. By the time police arrive, the intruder is lying on the kitchen floor unconscious, a knife in her hand, and it falls to steadfast Detective Carlsen (Melissa Leo) to uncover the truth about what happened. Under questioning, Chris, his wife Alex (Aja Naomi King) and their young daughters Ryley (Aiden Price) and Kendra (Amari Price) close ranks, hoping to safeguard one another’s secrets—but the choices they make lead to consequences graver than they could ever imagine.
Release Date: August 15, 2025
Director: Nnamdi Asomugha
Writer: Asomugha and Mark Duplass
Cast: Nnamdi Asomugha; Aja Naomi King; Melissa Leo

The Knife (2025)

Get ready to experience an intense psychological thriller that cuts deep — watch the trailer and check out the poster for The Knife, the new film from director Nnamdi Asomugha, co-written by Asomugha and Mark Duplass.

"After the mysterious appearance of a stranger in their home, a young Black family must deal with the fallout of their choices, big and small, as a steadfast detective tries to crack the case over the course of one fateful night."


Starring Nnamdi Asomugha, Academy Award® winner Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King, and Manny Jacinto, The Knife delivers a suspenseful tale of trust, survival, and the hidden costs of protection.

When a mysterious woman collapses in the kitchen of Chris and Alex’s new home, holding a knife, their carefully constructed life begins to unravel. As a determined detective digs into the truth, secrets surface—and the choices this family makes may prove irreversible.

Don’t miss this haunting and emotional thriller when it slices its way into theaters nationwide on August 15, from Relativity. Watch the trailer now and get a glimpse at the chilling mystery behind The Knife.

Here's a look at the full trailer for The knife:

 

The Knife (2025)