To protect his family from a mysterious being, a man joins forces with a journalist and an exorcist - but they come to learn what they are dealing with is beyond their imagination.
In a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a deadly contagion, a protective father shelters his family in their secluded home. Their fragile peace is shattered when a desperate young couple seeks refuge, forcing the two families to confront their deepest fears and primal instincts. Paranoia and mistrust escalate as they struggle to survive the encroaching darkness and the potential threat lurking within their own walls.
It Comes at Night received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere, psychological horror, and strong performances. While some found the plot ambiguous and the ending unsatisfying, many lauded its effective use of dread and exploration of themes like fear, family, and survival in extreme circumstances.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's intense atmosphere and the strong acting, especially Joel Edgerton's portrayal. However, some viewers found the movie to be too slow-paced and the ending ambiguous, leaving them with more questions than answers.
Nominated for Best Horror Film at the 2018 Saturn Awards.
Director Trey Edward Shults stated that the film was inspired by personal experiences with loss and fear, particularly his father's illness and death, and his desire to explore how fear can break down families.
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