Cobweb

Name: Cobweb
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: July 21, 2023
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 50
Cast: Anton Kottas, Antony Starr, Cleopatra Coleman, Debora Zhecheva, Ellen Dubin

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Lionsgate | Release Date: July 21, 2023 | Not Rated

Starring: Anton Kottas, Antony Starr, Cleopatra Coleman, Debora Zhecheva, Ellen Dubin, Jay Rincon, Jesse Vilinsky, Lizzy Caplan, Luke Busey, Steffanie Sampson, Woody Norman

Summary: Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside his bedroom wall – a tapping that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter’s fear intensifies, he believes that his parents (Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr) could be hiding a terrible, dangerous secret and questions their trust. And for a child, whatEight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside his bedroom wall – a tapping that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter’s fear intensifies, he believes that his parents (Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr) could be hiding a terrible, dangerous secret and questions their trust. And for a child, what could be more frightening than that?… Expand

Director: Samuel Bodin

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 88 min

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The Playlist Charles Bramesco

Jul 24, 2023

Cobweb might just fill you with the sadistic glee that you can only get from horror films that push the boundaries of the genre. It’s not perfect. Hell, it might not even be “good.” But Cobweb is an absolute delight and a blast to watch. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Jul 19, 2023

Cobweb's greatest achievement is in ambiguity, in leading the story to its inevitable ending without ever sacrificing that unnerving quality. Read full review

Bob Strauss

Jul 20, 2023

Amid all the mayhem, a fairly lucid portrait of disturbed child psychology emerges. Although derivative, Chris Thomas Devlin’s script has enough sick, witty ideas to make the fearsome goings-on seem fresh and immediate. At the very least, after watching Cobweb, you’ll never look at a jack-o’-lantern the same way again. Read full review

Kristen Lopez

Jul 19, 2023

What keeps Cobweb moving is the duo that is Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr and, if anything, it’s frustrating that the movie doesn’t utilize them more. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jul 21, 2023

Cobweb is a horror genre piece as simple and to the point as its title. Read full review

Gregory Nussen

Jul 19, 2023

As tantalizing as the film’s ambiguity can be in certain moments, there comes a point where it starts to feel at once half-baked and a transparent means of delaying the inevitable. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Monica Castillo

Jul 21, 2023

While the strange and unusual world of Samuel Bodin’s Cobweb has ample enough unsettling energy thanks to Philip Lozano’s ominous cinematography, it fails to reach its scary ambitions. Jump scares feel less jumpy, and the twists are predictable. Read full review

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GamingCouchSpud

Aug 12, 2023

The Good
I really enjoyed this film; at about 82 minutes it is the perfect length for a horror film. Despite the short length, the film never feels rushed. Since this is a supernatural horror film, you know that more is going on than first seems, and the way the film uses the parents isThe Good
I really enjoyed this film; at about 82 minutes it is the perfect length for a horror film. Despite the short length, the film never feels rushed. Since this is a supernatural horror film, you know that more is going on than first seems, and the way the film uses the parents is really impressive, you are never too sure if they are evil abusive parents, or just over protective ones, due to what they know.

I have tried not to spoil the main plot points, and you are probably wondering why the film is called Cobweb, when I have yet to mention spiders. Now there are no giant spiders in the film, a few small ones that don't really affect the plot, it is more towards the final scene that you will understand the name of the film.

I am so used to seeing Antony Starr as Homelander that I hardly recognised him at first with dark hair. But the real star of the film is Woody Norman as the young boy Peter. He puts in a great performance, he will pull just enough sympathy from you the viewer, without ever becoming annoying or unlikeable.

The Bad
Ok, I have to do this, and I hate to, but it must be said, when the film gets towards the climax, everything gets very dark, I understand it is a low budget, so you use the dark to hide some effects, but it is so dark, like way too dark that you can barely see what is going on. You know there is going to be a climax with the Sarah character, and they really do leave it to nearly the very end before you get a clear shot of her, but in the dark I feel like perhaps it is not enough of a reveal to please most viewers.

With that said, that is probably my only complaint about the film. Everything else I thought was great, and I do understand why low budget films have to use the dark, but it is frustrating as up until that point I was so invested.

Overall
"Cobweb" is a gripping and atmospheric horror film that leaves a lasting impression. With an outstanding cast, an intricate plot, and a skilful blend of psychological horror and supernatural elements, the film takes audiences on a haunting journey into the depths of darkness. It's a testament to the genre's potential for exploring not just external terrors, but the demons that lurk within the human psyche. There is potential for a sequel, if they decide to go that way.

I enjoyed the film, and highly recommend it to horror fans everywhere that prefer less of the gratuitous gore and jump scares, and more of a slow build full of tension.

I score Cobweb a solid 8.5/10

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