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- 2023
- R
- Lionsgate Films
- 1 h 28 m
- 2023
- R
- Lionsgate Films
- 1 h 28 m
Summary Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside his bedroom wall – a tapping that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter’s fear intensifies, he believes that his parents (Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr) could be hiding a terrible, dangerous secret and questions their trust. And for a child, w...
Directed By: Samuel Bodin
Written By: Chris Thomas Devlin
- 2023
- R
- Lionsgate Films
- 1 h 28 m
- 2023
- R
- Lionsgate Films
- 1 h 28 m
Cobweb
50
5.7
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Summary Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside his bedroom wall – a tapping that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter’s fear intensifies, he believes that his parents (Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr) could be hiding a terrible, dangerous secret and questions their trust. And for a child, w...
Directed By: Samuel Bodin
Written By: Chris Thomas Devlin
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 14 Critic Reviews
50
29% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
50% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
21% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 14 Critic Reviews
50
29% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
50% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
21% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Cobweb might just fill you with the sadistic glee that you can only get from horror films that push the boundaries of the genre. It’s not perfect. Hell, it might not even be “good.” But Cobweb is an absolute delight and a blast to watch.
Amid all the mayhem, a fairly lucid portrait of disturbed child psychology emerges. Although derivative, Chris Thomas Devlin’s script has enough sick, witty ideas to make the fearsome goings-on seem fresh and immediate. At the very least, after watching Cobweb, you’ll never look at a jack-o’-lantern the same way again.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 41 User Ratings
5.7
37% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
46% Mixed
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
17% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 41 User Ratings
5.7
37% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
46% Mixed
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
17% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
So this was an absolute blast! Although it is clear to me that the film for the layover will be an even bigger hit, but why not write it here now. I have a weakness for these stories, where it is not clear what exactly it is about for a very long time, but at the same time it is very exciting and scary the whole time. Because when a weird little boy who is also being bullied at school starts hearing a voice in the wall of his **** it his imagination, a way of projection, giving him advice on how to do things or is there something really in the wall? After all, just the look of the house where little Peter's family lives... I probably wouldn't fall asleep there at night even as an adult. And then things start to happen that are absolutely psycho, revealing what's really going on in the house. And it was like it really was. So that everything ends in a brutal conclusion that is very disgusting, until the very conclusion that is pleasantly terrifying. Greatly played. The whole family was believable throughout and as things unfolded. In addition, Spider's Web is excellently filmed. Both in moments of childhood fear and in the terror of revealing everything. In addition, there is no cheap jumpscary here, when it explicitly encourages it. The music works perfectly to build up the fear. And on the second viewing, I'm really looking forward to savoring the great moments, plus the movie contains a lot of great camera work. A seriously hilarious movie where I was on edge every minute of the footage.
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It's really creative. For once i wasn't disappointed when i saw the monster's face, it was actually creppy. The house, the shadows, the decorationa gave me chills. Was it predictable? Yes, pretty lame i'd say. But the acting was great and i was immersed. I actually felt the little one's terror and anxiety. I recommend this movie, cool stuff
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Spooky, silly, and sub-90 minutes, Cobweb uses familiar elements to create an inviting, entertaining atmosphere — and when the horrors finally emerge in the final reel, it gives good splatter to boot.
What keeps Cobweb moving is the duo that is Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr and, if anything, it’s frustrating that the movie doesn’t utilize them more.
As tantalizing as the film’s ambiguity can be in certain moments, there comes a point where it starts to feel at once half-baked and a transparent means of delaying the inevitable.
Unfortunately, the film’s most compelling questions don’t ever get answered.
While the strange and unusual world of Samuel Bodin’s Cobweb has ample enough unsettling energy thanks to Philip Lozano’s ominous cinematography, it fails to reach its scary ambitions. Jump scares feel less jumpy, and the twists are predictable.
Good movie. Slight complexity to it. Characters aren't as engaging as I thought they would be. Manages to keep you interested. Also feels unique. Could have been better though
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The Good
I really enjoyed this film; at about 82 minutes it is the perfect length for a horror film. Despite the short length, the film never feels rushed. Since this is a supernatural horror film, you know that more is going on than first seems, and the way the film uses the parents is really impressive, you are never too sure if they are evil abusive parents, or just over protective ones, due to what they know.
I have tried not to spoil the main plot points, and you are probably wondering why the film is called Cobweb, when I have yet to mention spiders. Now there are no giant spiders in the film, a few small ones that don't really affect the plot, it is more towards the final scene that you will understand the name of the film.
I am so used to seeing Antony Starr as Homelander that I hardly recognised him at first with dark hair. But the real star of the film is Woody Norman as the young boy Peter. He puts in a great performance, he will pull just enough sympathy from you the viewer, without ever becoming annoying or unlikeable.
The Bad
Ok, I have to do this, and I hate to, but it must be said, when the film gets towards the climax, everything gets very dark, I understand it is a low budget, so you use the dark to hide some effects, but it is so dark, like way too dark that you can barely see what is going on. You know there is going to be a climax with the Sarah character, and they really do leave it to nearly the very end before you get a clear shot of her, but in the dark I feel like perhaps it is not enough of a reveal to please most viewers.
With that said, that is probably my only complaint about the film. Everything else I thought was great, and I do understand why low budget films have to use the dark, but it is frustrating as up until that point I was so invested.
Overall
"Cobweb" is a gripping and atmospheric horror film that leaves a lasting impression. With an outstanding cast, an intricate plot, and a skilful blend of psychological horror and supernatural elements, the film takes audiences on a haunting journey into the depths of darkness. It's a testament to the genre's potential for exploring not just external terrors, but the demons that lurk within the human psyche. There is potential for a sequel, if they decide to go that way.
I enjoyed the film, and highly recommend it to horror fans everywhere that prefer less of the gratuitous gore and jump scares, and more of a slow build full of tension.
I score Cobweb a solid 8.5/10
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Thought this was pretty good, its grossly under lit in the final act, I would like to be able to see anything that's happening on screen. Good monster and good evil parent stuff.
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Pretty good and unique movie. Barbarian, Smile, Cobweb... Small-budget horror movies are rising. Yet there is a lack of spice in the film that I can't name. Like the movie, but it could have been better.
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Not a bad movie. I just don't get some points in the story
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