Cub
Cub

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Cub

2014
Movie
85 min
Dutch

Over-imaginative 12 year-old Sam heads off to the woods to summer scout camp with his pack convinced that he will encounter a monster...

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users62%
Director: Jonas GovaertsGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Ten-year-old Sam is spending a weekend at a campsite with his father and two older friends. While exploring the woods, Sam stumbles upon a mysterious treehouse. He soon discovers that the treehouse and its surroundings are linked to a group of feral children who have been living in the woods and have a terrifying secret. As the weekend progresses, Sam and his friends find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against these brutal youngsters.

Critical Reception

Cub received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmosphere, suspense, and gore. Some critics found the plot predictable, but most agreed that it was an effective and unsettling horror film.

What Reviewers Say

  • A surprisingly effective and brutal horror film with a great sense of atmosphere.

  • While the plot may be familiar, 'Cub' delivers on scares and gore.

  • The film's young cast delivers strong performances, adding to the unsettling nature of the story.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Cub' to be a suspenseful and scary horror film, though some noted that the plot had predictable elements. The film's brutal nature and atmosphere were frequently highlighted as positives.

Fun Fact

Director Jonas Govaerts was inspired by his own childhood fears of the woods and the idea of feral children when creating 'Cub'.

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Wiccaburr

Wiccaburr

I would truly hate Baloo in this if i was part of that cub scout group. Also, damn that dog death was something else. This movie dances between survival and slasher horror quite wonderfully. It had me anxious to see how it will all end...

Reno

Reno

Legends are created to inspire, scare, obey and for entertainment. Sometimes for some people, it's a great opportunity to utilise the concept to do illegal things. Whatever this movie is about you must observe carefully and try to apply the...