It Comes at Night

Name: It Comes at Night
Genre: Mystery, Horror
Released: June 9, 2017
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 78
Cast: Carmen Ejogo, Chase Joliet, Christopher Abbott, David Pendleton, Griffin Robert Faulkner

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A24 | Release Date: June 9, 2017 | R

Starring: Carmen Ejogo, Chase Joliet, Christopher Abbott, David Pendleton, Griffin Robert Faulkner, Joel Edgerton, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Mick O'Rourke, Mikey, Riley Keough

Summary: A man (Joel Edgerton) learns that the evil stalking his family home may be only a prelude to horrors that come from within. Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, the tenuous domestic order he has established with his wife and son is put to the ultimate test with the arrival of a desperate young familyA man (Joel Edgerton) learns that the evil stalking his family home may be only a prelude to horrors that come from within. Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, the tenuous domestic order he has established with his wife and son is put to the ultimate test with the arrival of a desperate young family seeking refuge. Despite the best intentions of both families, paranoia and mistrust boil over as the horrors outside creep ever-closer, awakening something hidden and monstrous within him as he learns that the protection of his family comes at the cost of his soul. [A24]… Expand

Director: Trey Edward Shults

Genre(s): Mystery, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 91 min

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A.O. Scott

Jun 8, 2017

It Comes at Night is pretty terrifying to sit through, but it may be even scarier after it’s over, when you sift through what you’ve seen and try to piece together what it may have meant. Read full review

Dana Stevens

Jun 8, 2017

Though its themes are so dark they seem to call for the invention of a new color, It Comes at Night does offer a few glimpses of levity and affection amid the unremitting bleakness. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Jun 8, 2017

For much of its brisk running time, It Comes at Night teeters between delicious atmosphere and almost unbearable tension. Read full review

Dave White

Jun 9, 2017

It Comes at Night is not a horror film, though it is horrifying, mining the depths of paranoia and fear when unknown forces intrude on domesticity and create desperate rats out of otherwise reasonable human beings. Read full review

Staff (Not credited)

Jun 7, 2017

It’s a lean, mean, effective thriller that offers no explanation as to the means or method of humanity’s endgame while simultaneously focusing on the trip-wire frailty of a nuclear family trapped in the hungry, thirsty days of the dead – or is it, indeed, the dead? And if not, what are they? Read full review

Katie Rife

Jun 7, 2017

Maybe there’s something out there, or maybe there’s nothing at all. Most horror films presuppose that the former is the scarier of the two options, but It Comes At Night is more concerned with the seemingly bottomless depths of the unknown. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Jun 8, 2017

There’s just one big problem here: It Comes at Night is about as enjoyable for the audience as it is for the people in the movie. On both sides of the screen, misery reigns. Read full review

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RyanGimeson

Jun 9, 2017

People need to understand that this film is not about some demon or some monster that comes at night. The loss of morality at the hands of two families drives the movies entire narrative, and what makes the movie terrifying is that when "it" is revealed, it's terrifying how recognizable itPeople need to understand that this film is not about some demon or some monster that comes at night. The loss of morality at the hands of two families drives the movies entire narrative, and what makes the movie terrifying is that when "it" is revealed, it's terrifying how recognizable it is. Blame the misleading marketing, not the film. It's brilliant.… Expand

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PizzaWizard

Jun 22, 2017

I really really liked this movie and I was pretty shocked to realize that others hated it so much. When I got home I watched the trailers and now I understand the frustration around it: this was an incredibly poorly marketed movie that sets you up to expect a horror movie. This isn't aI really really liked this movie and I was pretty shocked to realize that others hated it so much. When I got home I watched the trailers and now I understand the frustration around it: this was an incredibly poorly marketed movie that sets you up to expect a horror movie. This isn't a horror movie though, it is a small post apocalyptic suspense. The movie focuses on tension, questions, and paranoia. I have seen many people complain about the many loose ends in the film but the question marks are SO important to why this movie works. If you are making a movie that explores the paranoia between characters, you can't give the audience all of the answers, answers eliminate suspicion and skepticism. I'd recommend this movie for people who wanted to like Walking Dead but couldn't get over the **** writing/acting. It's basically a really good and smart episode of that show.… Expand

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Rebecca31

Jul 8, 2017

Joel Edgerton is living with his family in a desolate part of the woods while an unknown threat is looming. When a young family appear looking for refuge it’s a question of who do you trust. It Comes At Night is a dark and highly atmospheric horror movie that doesn’t bombard you with a cheapJoel Edgerton is living with his family in a desolate part of the woods while an unknown threat is looming. When a young family appear looking for refuge it’s a question of who do you trust. It Comes At Night is a dark and highly atmospheric horror movie that doesn’t bombard you with a cheap jump scare at every opportunity.
Extremely tense and will have you on the edge of your seat. It’s definitely a slow burner but the fear builds constantly and just when you think you’ve figured it out you haven’t. Sometimes it’s the things you can’t see that scare you more and this certainly isn’t afraid to mess with your head. Sure you might be left with more questions than answers when it’s finished but if it can scare me it can scare anyone. Highly recommended.… Expand

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moviemitch96

Jun 9, 2017

In my opinion, this was definitely leaps and bounds an improvement over the God-awful family drama 'Krisha', a fellow A24 distributed film which was this film's director Trey Edward Shults' directorial debut. However, unfortunately that's not saying much in my book, because this fell a bitIn my opinion, this was definitely leaps and bounds an improvement over the God-awful family drama 'Krisha', a fellow A24 distributed film which was this film's director Trey Edward Shults' directorial debut. However, unfortunately that's not saying much in my book, because this fell a bit short of my expectations as well. Because of its status as an indie film, I knew that most of the horror and scares in the film would come off as rather subtle. This proved to be true, but unfortunately, it proved to be a bit too slow of a burn for me, and this was one of those films where I felt that a little too much was left to our imagination. They really couldn't find a good balance for this. As for the acting, Joel Edgerton gave a strong lead performance, as did Christopher Abbott among some of the others. Lastly, I will say that I was a bit disappointed with the ending as well and definitely found myself wanting a bit more. Overall, it was an intriguing and interesting premise that definitely wasn't brought to its full potential in my opinion.… Expand

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Grachechkovski

Aug 12, 2018

The first part of movie is interesting. When you are watching it you will have questions about lore and narrative part. Also, it has some horror side. But in the second part movie and in the end you will have more questions and less answers - almost none at all. I think that it doesn't takeThe first part of movie is interesting. When you are watching it you will have questions about lore and narrative part. Also, it has some horror side. But in the second part movie and in the end you will have more questions and less answers - almost none at all. I think that it doesn't take your attention and time to understand that you watched the movie not in vain… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

ruet

Jun 17, 2017

It never came! I don't mind movies that aren't as advertised but this movie wasn't good either. The social commentary was half-baked and many direct plot points were left unanswered.

3 of 7 users found this helpful34

jx819

Feb 8, 2018

the question that comes immediately after watching this movie is what comes at night?

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

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