My quick rating –  4.3/10. Knightfall begins on an unknown island during a classified time, which is a vague way of saying, “You probably aren’t supposed to know where or when this is happening.” The fact that the information has been redacted pretty much tells us everything we need to know. Spies are involved. People are being stealthily murdered. There is secret information. Somewhere, presumably, a manila folder is having the time of its life.

Then we cut to a couple of dudes playing chess, because nothing screams international espionage quite like a board game. Naturally, a familiar face wanders in and proceeds to show them how it’s done.

Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott plays Ros Knight, and I recognized her from that so-so horror flick Doctor Plague. Ros is part of an infiltration team tasked with identifying a biohazard, although the boys’ club isn’t exactly thrilled about having a girlie along for the ride. Apparently, international espionage remains one of the few industries where someone can still look at a highly capable operative and say, “But…a lady?”

The whole thing eventually boils down to infamous former spy catcher Charles Knight (Ian Ogilvy) having to work with his estranged daughter Ros to prevent a homeland security bloodbath while surviving a terrifying home invasion. Great to see Michael Paré pop up as Matthew, even if he doesn’t stick around for long. I’ve been a huge fan since catching Streets of Fire at the drive-in once upon a time, so his appearance was a nice little surprise.

I do have one question, though. Did anyone shoot a scene during the daytime?

Knightfall is dark. Like, “turn the brightness up and immediately question whether your television is broken” dark. The entire home invasion plays out with music looping underneath it, while the bad guys come looking for a USB key containing the super-secret key to get inside the super-secret briefcase. Because apparently the future of homeland security can be defeated by finding the world’s most important thumb drive.

The action itself is remarkably matter-of-fact. People get attacked, people get shot, people sneak around, and everyone handles it like they’re completing their morning commute. Very suave group, these spies.

That was apparently only the night crew. Eventually, daylight does make an appearance and the day attack group shows up. Unfortunately, the music refuses to acknowledge the passage of time and, naturally, they get the exact same music. It just keeps going until an incredibly abrupt and LOUD ending finally screams, “WE’RE DONE!” Oops.

There are, of course, double crosses. It’s a spy thriller, after all. Knightfall is ultimately a pretty pedestrian entry in the genre, with adequate performances, although Sothcott occasionally has to wrestle with some cardboard dialogue.

Thanks to Rachel Wright for getting this one over to me for an early look. Knightfall hit streamers on September 11, 2026, so if you’re a fan of spy thrillers and want to support an indie production, give it a shot. Just maybe bring a flashlight.