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Eight year old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tapping from inside his bedroom wall—one that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter's fear intensifies, he believes that his parents could be hiding a terrible, dangerous secret and questions their trustworthiness.
A young boy, Peter, is tormented by a mysterious, constant tapping sound coming from inside his bedroom wall. His parents, Carol and Mark, insist it's just his imagination, but as the strange occurrences escalate, Peter begins to suspect that his parents are hiding a terrifying secret. He must uncover the truth behind the sounds before it's too late.
Cobweb received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr. However, many found the plot predictable and the scares less effective than intended, leading to a divisive reception among audiences.
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and the performances of its adult cast.
Criticized for leaning into familiar horror tropes and a somewhat predictable narrative.
The film effectively builds suspense but sometimes falters in its payoff.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, if somewhat formulaic, horror entry. Many appreciated the eerie mood and the acting, though some felt the story didn't offer enough originality or truly jump-out scares.
Director Samuel Bodin made his feature film directorial debut with 'Cobweb', having previously directed episodes of the popular Netflix series 'Marianne'.
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I found it to be a bit boring. 2/3 into the movie, things finally start to happen! Up til then, I found Lizzy Caplan's performance wooden and stiff, and the same for Antony Starr. Woody Norman and Cleopatra Coleman were good, the story is d...
Woody Norman is quite good in this otherwise rather routine horror movie. He is only eight years old when he suddenly starts hearing noises coming from the walls of their old wooden house. His parents initially try to assuage his concerns b...
Cobweb taps into well worn horror concepts and delivers something a little different but hardly surprising. We all know from the get go, what Cobweb represents in broad terms. A tale of a child, locked away by its parents, because its di...