Knock at the Cabin

Name: Knock at the Cabin
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Released: February 3, 2023
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Abby Quinn, Ali Asghar Shah, Ben Aldridge, Clare Louise Frost, Dave Bautista

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 3, 2023 | R

Starring: Abby Quinn, Ali Asghar Shah, Ben Aldridge, Clare Louise Frost, Dave Bautista, Denise Nakano, Ian Merrill Peakes, Jonathan Groff, Kristen Cui, McKenna Kerrigan, Nikki Amuka Bird, Rupert Grint, Scott Vogel, William Ragsdale

Summary: While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand that the family make an unthinkable choice to avert the apocalypse. With limited access to the outside world, the family must decide what they believe before all is lost.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Genre(s): Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 100 min

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The Playlist Simon Abrams

Feb 1, 2023

Knock at the Cabin does not disappoint. It’s a movie that reminds us why Shyamalan is one of contemporary cinema’s greatest alchemists and a prime example of a filmmaker at his best and boldest. Read full review

NME Alex Flood

Feb 2, 2023

There’s no big twist to speak of, but this is a white-knuckle thrill ride that’s up there with Shyamalan’s most gripping work. Read full review

Odie Henderson

Feb 2, 2023

Knock at the Cabin unfolds like a good beach novel, one you can’t put down. Read full review

Polygon Joshua Rivera

Feb 1, 2023

It’s all extremely effective, mesmerizing stuff, undercut by Shyamalan’s habits as a blunt, obvious writer. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Feb 2, 2023

For all its skill and cunning, Knock at the Cabin is an overwrought quasi-theological melodrama that also manages to be a half-baked thought experiment. It’s a thrill ride in a toy trolley. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

Feb 2, 2023

Even by Shyamalan’s usual standard of reminding us that he’s a thinker of deep thoughts as well as an entertainer, the result is cumbersomely preachy. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Feb 3, 2023

No catharsis redeems the horrors we’ve witnessed; no useful lesson is learned; there isn’t even so much as a sociological observation. One leaves the theater with an unpleasant feeling, equal parts depleted and cheated. Read full review

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ZiggingZebra

Feb 3, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I begin, I just want to say if you don’t like M. Night movies, you might not like this one. I love nearly all of his movies. He’s my favorite director. I’m aware that some may not like his style, but I love it, even with ideas I’m not completely sure of from the trailer.

That brings me to the trailer for this film. When I saw the trailer for the first time, I was a little underwhelmed. I saw the elements of what an M. Night movie, but I felt like I was missing something. Ironically, what I found was that it wasn’t what was missing, it was everything that was there. It’s a simple concept that’s more horrifying to think about than to watch on screen — unless you jump into story head first. It starts quickly, so you have to choose to go with it from the beginning, but once you do go with it, there’s a lot of dread to be found. It’s classic M. Night writing as well, where it seems more like he’s writing a book than a movie and that’s what makes his movies the most interesting to me. Yes, this is adapted from a book, but M. Night’s writing style is paperback, maybe even a little comic-booky. Once you let yourself believe there are people in this world that can predict an apocalypse, everything falls into place, but you won’t be massaged into it. For better of for worse, this has been his style. And yes, you can say there’s a “twist” in the film, but I won’t spoil that. Make the choice.… Expand

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triadne

Mar 15, 2023

Par for the course for an M Night Shyamalan movie. I actually really enjoyed this. Maybe I just really enjoy watching Dave Bautista. I was thankful that they didn't rely on gratuitous gore to get the point across, that's the main thing I was afraid of. This was tastefully done and veryPar for the course for an M Night Shyamalan movie. I actually really enjoyed this. Maybe I just really enjoy watching Dave Bautista. I was thankful that they didn't rely on gratuitous gore to get the point across, that's the main thing I was afraid of. This was tastefully done and very emotional.

Also, I'd like to beg the question, why does a Shyamalan movie always have to have some 'twist' to it? Sure, I expect the movie to give me food for thought but is there some secret surprising 'twist' to the story? I didn't get that impression from the trailers and the movie didn't seem to be suggesting one and I just enjoyed each moment for what it was. In the end, I was satisfied with the way it went, regardless of whether or not I already knew the end or guessed the end or didn't guess it.… Expand

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dharma2

Mar 5, 2023

Knock at the Cabin is M Night Shyamalan's latest thriller, and it's his usual forte. If you are a fan, you will be intrigued. Other viewers may be perplexed on what the fuss is all about, as many viewers just weren't there during Night's 'heyday'.

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TVJerry

Feb 9, 2023

Jonathan Groff and Ben Aldridge play daddies who are out for a vacation with their daughter in the titular cabin. Almost immediately, four ominous people show up with a mind-boggling decision: One of the family members must die by the hands of their spouse and they must choose which one.Jonathan Groff and Ben Aldridge play daddies who are out for a vacation with their daughter in the titular cabin. Almost immediately, four ominous people show up with a mind-boggling decision: One of the family members must die by the hands of their spouse and they must choose which one. Why? To save the world from yet another apocalypse. Being that this is the latest from M. Night Shyamalan, you can expect some tension from his juxtaposition of languid camerawork and forceful moments of emotion. The actors all ramp up the drama with their intense performances. This basically boils down to an extended debate with the daddies doubting the inevitable and the quartet desperately pleading to save the world. As such, there aren't any scares and the stress level stays at the same mild buzz without ever building to any crescendo. … Expand

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royalguy07

Feb 3, 2023

Honestly this just had a shockingly low amount of tension. The way its presented there is no reason to fear for the protagonists, and the "end of the world" angle wasn't really helping for caring for anyone else.

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GameBoss

Feb 21, 2023

The main issue is the complete lack of mystery, that MNS is known for: you are absolutely sure about what will happen, who will die, and if the apocalypse actually exists or not. Everything else is good, the camera is in place, and the actors are doing their job, but the lack of anyThe main issue is the complete lack of mystery, that MNS is known for: you are absolutely sure about what will happen, who will die, and if the apocalypse actually exists or not. Everything else is good, the camera is in place, and the actors are doing their job, but the lack of any uncertainty is just boring.… Expand

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HonestReviews66

Mar 10, 2023

Woke garbage within 3 minutes. Propaganda is banned in my household. Nobody cares that the coloured girl has two dads.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

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