It Comes at Night (2017)

It Comes at Night is a slow-burn, claustrophobic thriller about a small family holed up in an isolated house as a mysterious, deadly contagion ravages the outside world. When another desperate family arrives seeking shelter, the fragile rules that once kept them safe begin to fray, and paranoia, mistrust, and moral compromises escalate into ever more dangerous tension. Viewers will experience a creeping, oppressive dread driven less by jump scares than by tight framing, spare dialogue, and a haunting soundscape that makes every creak and whisper feel loaded with threat. The film focuses on character and atmosphere—parental fear, grief, and the corrosive power of suspicion—so expect intense emotional unease and sudden bursts of violence rather than explicit monster effects. It’s an unsettling, ambiguous piece that leaves some questions unanswered, rewarding audiences who prefer psychological horror and mood-driven storytelling over conventional answers.

Actors: Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo

Director: Trey Edward Shults

Runtime: 91 min

Genres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

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