He Comes at Night

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by an unknown disease, a family lives in isolation in their fortified home, adhering to strict rules to protect themselves from the infected. Their fragile existence is shattered when a desperate young couple arrives seeking shelter, forcing the two families to confront their deepest fears and primal instincts as paranoia and distrust escalate.

It Comes at Night received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmosphere, tension, and performances, though some found the ambiguity and bleakness challenging. Audiences were more divided, with some appreciating its psychological horror and others finding it slow-paced and lacking in traditional scares.

• Praised for its suffocating atmosphere and escalating tension.

• Applauded for strong performances, particularly from Joel Edgerton.

• Divisive for its ambiguous narrative and bleak outlook.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the compelling performances. However, some found the plot to be too slow and the ending unsatisfying.

Director Trey Edward Shults stated that the film was not originally conceived as a horror movie, but rather as a family drama dealing with grief and trauma. The horror elements were integrated later in the writing process.