Cub

A young boy named Sam is taken on a camping trip by his father and two older friends to an isolated cabin in the woods. While there, Sam stumbles upon a mysterious ritualistic site and a feral, masked killer who begins to stalk them. As the body count rises, Sam must confront the terrifying reality of what's happening and fight for his survival.

Cub received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, effective scares, and throwback to 80s slasher films. While some found the plot predictable, many commended its direction and gore effects, making it a solid entry in the modern horror genre.

• Praised for its intense atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

• Applauded for its effective gore and nods to classic slasher tropes.

• Some critics noted a predictable plot progression.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a tense and scary horror experience, appreciating its effective use of suspense and gore. However, some viewers felt the story was somewhat derivative of other films in the genre.

Nominated for Best Film at the Sitges Film Festival.

Director Jonas Govaerts drew inspiration for the film's atmosphere and creature design from classic 1980s horror films like 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' and 'Friday the 13th'.