It Comes at Night
A24 | Release Date: June 9, 2017
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RyanGimesonJun 9, 2017
People need to understand that this film is not about some demon or some monster that comes at night. The loss of morality at the hands of two families drives the movies entire narrative, and what makes the movie terrifying is that when "it"People need to understand that this film is not about some demon or some monster that comes at night. The loss of morality at the hands of two families drives the movies entire narrative, and what makes the movie terrifying is that when "it" is revealed, it's terrifying how recognizable it is. Blame the misleading marketing, not the film. It's brilliant.… Expand
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The3AcademySinsNov 8, 2019
It Comes At Night is A24's slow, methodical take on Stephen King's The Mist. The pacing of the movie is slow, but very rewarding if you can stick it out until the end. The visuals, music, and story are completely unremarkable. In spite ofIt Comes At Night is A24's slow, methodical take on Stephen King's The Mist. The pacing of the movie is slow, but very rewarding if you can stick it out until the end. The visuals, music, and story are completely unremarkable. In spite of that, the constant sense of dread and encroaching fear stuck with me long after the credits rolled. It's been a few days, and I am still thinking about how this movie made me feel. This is definitely not a creature feature, so get ready for some psychological horror!… Expand
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egoBorderMay 3, 2019
While this movie may be too open-ended for some people, I think it has some great moments. I doubt you'll regret watching it if you're in the mood for something tense and spooky, just keep in mind you may not have all the answers you want byWhile this movie may be too open-ended for some people, I think it has some great moments. I doubt you'll regret watching it if you're in the mood for something tense and spooky, just keep in mind you may not have all the answers you want by the end.… Expand
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Daniel_EndureFeb 10, 2019
Mysterious and intriguing, yet so simple in concept from start to finish. All the actors are given equal opportunity to shine and they make perfect use of it on-screen. It Comes At Night is an absolute delight that will leave you shocked andMysterious and intriguing, yet so simple in concept from start to finish. All the actors are given equal opportunity to shine and they make perfect use of it on-screen. It Comes At Night is an absolute delight that will leave you shocked and eager for more after its quick, ninety minute run-time flies by. Two thumbs up for writer/director Trey Edward Schults.… Expand
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spok22sJun 10, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Went into this movie expecting a monster horror flick based off of trailers and the film title. I walked out pleasantly surprised. I have to admit however that it was a bit frustrating how certain parts of the movie were left so open to interpretation. Who opened the red door??… Expand
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saucyninja007Jun 18, 2017
An excellent movie that was unfortunately marketed as something else. Tense, emotional, atmospheric, with terrific acting all around by the cast. All the negative reviews are by people that wanted a movie with monsters and jump scares whereAn excellent movie that was unfortunately marketed as something else. Tense, emotional, atmospheric, with terrific acting all around by the cast. All the negative reviews are by people that wanted a movie with monsters and jump scares where everything was spoonfed to them. These people should be hating on the marketing team behind this film's trailer, not the film itself. This movie is about the second coming of bubonic plague. The monster here is fear, human nature, desperation, and the inevitability of death. Nobody knows what is happening or why, which honestly makes it that more terrifying. If you are like me you aren't scared by movies about ghosts or monsters that yell "BOO" and jump at the screen. Instead you are scared by the true horrors that the real world offers. That is what this film is about. The people complaining about this film's ending (which I won't spoil) clearly missed the entire point of it. They deserve to be disappointed. Maybe next time they will research a movie before seeing it instead of only going off of today's highly unreliable trailers.… Expand
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j1trainJun 14, 2017
“Do you know what people are capable of when they’re desperate?” Thoroughly disturbing. Not a fun horror movie. There are few jump scares or moments of lightness. Instead, it drips with slow-burning dread and paranoia. A masterclass of“Do you know what people are capable of when they’re desperate?” Thoroughly disturbing. Not a fun horror movie. There are few jump scares or moments of lightness. Instead, it drips with slow-burning dread and paranoia. A masterclass of atmospheric horror. You don't need to know what the "it" is to be scared here. "It Comes At Night" mines the depths of fear and depravity. You've been warned.… Expand
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dashtagJun 20, 2017
This movie is not what I expected it to be. The title "It Comes At Night" doesn't necessarily mean that there is a monster that is present in the night time, it can mean many things. The director likes long takes that make it intense, and theThis movie is not what I expected it to be. The title "It Comes At Night" doesn't necessarily mean that there is a monster that is present in the night time, it can mean many things. The director likes long takes that make it intense, and the camera work is amazing. I really enjoyed this movie, because it was intense and mysterious, not all jumpy in your face. When the credits roll, you think about what the movie could have been telling you, and all the unanswered questions. So many things unanswered in this film that could have changed the whole movie and sent it down a different path, yet some things are better unknown. I like the editing style of this movie, and the way that we follow through a characters' eyes. This film isn't for everyone, because I can tell I was the only one in the theater who enjoyed it. Highly recommended, this movie is creepy and interesting. Well thought out. Full review on dashtagmania.blogspot.com… Expand
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BrianMcCriticJun 9, 2017
A film that plays with your psyche throughout. Don't expect big scares, but if you are looking for a film that gets you tense through atmosphere than this one's for you. And in the end you will really sit and think long and hard about whatA film that plays with your psyche throughout. Don't expect big scares, but if you are looking for a film that gets you tense through atmosphere than this one's for you. And in the end you will really sit and think long and hard about what just happened. A… Expand
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Rebecca31Jul 8, 2017
Joel Edgerton is living with his family in a desolate part of the woods while an unknown threat is looming. When a young family appear looking for refuge it’s a question of who do you trust. It Comes At Night is a dark and highly atmosphericJoel Edgerton is living with his family in a desolate part of the woods while an unknown threat is looming. When a young family appear looking for refuge it’s a question of who do you trust. It Comes At Night is a dark and highly atmospheric horror movie that doesn’t bombard you with a cheap jump scare at every opportunity.
Extremely tense and will have you on the edge of your seat. It’s definitely a slow burner but the fear builds constantly and just when you think you’ve figured it out you haven’t. Sometimes it’s the things you can’t see that scare you more and this certainly isn’t afraid to mess with your head. Sure you might be left with more questions than answers when it’s finished but if it can scare me it can scare anyone. Highly recommended.… Expand
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netflicJun 12, 2017
It's a phycological thriller from a young director Trey Edward Shults. This is his second movie. I loved his debut, "Krisha”, a couple of years, so I was expecting something good this time as well. And my expectations were met. The movie isIt's a phycological thriller from a young director Trey Edward Shults. This is his second movie. I loved his debut, "Krisha”, a couple of years, so I was expecting something good this time as well. And my expectations were met. The movie is not simple, requires some afterthought analysis to answer many questions. It is not a horror movie at all as many claim for some reason. Lots of horror movie fans were hugely disappointed after having seen the film. They just did not get it… It is  a suspense drama about how decent people become killers in dire circumstances. All the civilization veneer comes off quickly when they have to protect their family against the whole world to survive, when paranoia rules. The beast is not outside, the beast is inside us. And “it comes at night”, when you are alone with yourself, when all the tensions are high. There are very few actors in this film, and they perform brilliantly. Equally great are directing, cinematography and music.
Overall, it’s a “must-see” movie, and I highly recommend it.… Expand
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teddywymanJun 12, 2017
The ratings here are more because the movie was different than what many people expected, not because it's a bad movie. It is very dark, depressing, and tense, and it purposefully doesn't give you a full explanation so that certain events areThe ratings here are more because the movie was different than what many people expected, not because it's a bad movie. It is very dark, depressing, and tense, and it purposefully doesn't give you a full explanation so that certain events are left up to your interpretation. This is so that the feeling of havoc and mistrust felt by the characters is also felt by you, as you are unsure of what to believe. The main themes are regarding the actions that people take when in desperate situations, and how trust plays into a crisis. It is both an interesting look at humanity and also a look at yourself, as you find yourself thinking about the actions you yourself would take, what kind of person you are, and which characters you sympathize more with. It's a neat psychological thriller that messes with your head and makes you think. It may not scare you like how Saw scares you, but it scares you like how reading about a murder in the news scares you. It's a kind of real fear that keeps you up at night and can't be solved by turning a nightlight on. It's not a rip-roaring thrill ride, but rather a slow-burning thinker. Not for everyone, but I found it interesting and I cared about the characters.… Expand
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RyanlJun 19, 2017
It Comes At Night is not only a suspense-filled movie but also has an utterly terrifying atmosphere. There are so many spots in this movie where i had my breath held because of how tense it was. A great suspense/thriller with very good characters.
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MattBrady99Sep 15, 2017
"It Comes at Night" is every sense of the word brilliant. Not your typical monster or trashy gore fest. Psychological and unsettling is more fitting. You barely know anything and that's the main horror behind it. The unknown and the"It Comes at Night" is every sense of the word brilliant. Not your typical monster or trashy gore fest. Psychological and unsettling is more fitting. You barely know anything and that's the main horror behind it. The unknown and the darkness.

However, you do get a sense of what's going on be each little details. Not by characters explaining the plot to the audience, which logically wouldn't make sense in a normal conversation where these characters are one step ahead of us.

Which audience members hate. Life is very, very complicated, and so films should be allowed to be, too.

The pacing was smooth and the cinematography was so excellent, it adds to the atmosphere with the setting. And you actually like the characters even the harsh decisions are understandable, because in a fear of panic you will do the same. Not a single weak performance in the movie, everyone fitted the part.

And that ending was so cold it left me physically broken. The feeling of hopeless, somewhat reminded me of "The Mist" ending. Grim, but it felt purposeful and personal. Also leaving you thinking and try to put the missing pieces together to fill in the story.

People who say this movie is predicable or it's been done before I really don't get. I really didn't know where things were going. It honestly felt unpredictable. This been done before? Well if it has then this did it better in terms of execution.

Overall rating: Been a few day since I've seen it and I'm still thinking about it. Haven't seen Trey Edward Shults previous film "Krisha", but my curiosity for he's future work has peaked.… Expand
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alejandro970Nov 5, 2017
Fever cabin thriller with stage and minimalist cast. Primal fear and paranoia are the support of a psychological horror tale with some taste to The Twilight Zone. Requires patience from the wiewer.
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ConorMacleodOct 30, 2017
A genuinely **** uncomfortable film that takes thrillers to the next level, even when the danger is non-existent.
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ChipyTrikeJun 11, 2017
Don't listen to the negative user scores. I don't think these people fully grasp this film. It is not a horror film. It has horror elements but it's mostly a story about survival, and family. People want to deconstruct It Comes at Night butDon't listen to the negative user scores. I don't think these people fully grasp this film. It is not a horror film. It has horror elements but it's mostly a story about survival, and family. People want to deconstruct It Comes at Night but it works best as is, and what it really is is beautiful filmed high tension story-telling culminating in a traumatic climax. Superbly acted and paced this is a MUST SEE for genre fans and film fans alike.… Expand
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spenspenJun 10, 2017
I was worried coming into this movie because I had read a lot of negative reviews from users. So that might have change my expectations from what the previews show. This movie reminded me a lot of The Witch, in that it felt very eerieI was worried coming into this movie because I had read a lot of negative reviews from users. So that might have change my expectations from what the previews show. This movie reminded me a lot of The Witch, in that it felt very eerie throughout and had a very dreary and dark atmosphere about it. I wouldn't say this is my favorite horror movie ever, but it is pretty good. It left me wanting more, except in a very literal way. I wanted to know more, it left a lot of things a mystery. I think when people say there was no conclusion, they really mean that there are some things left ambiguous, where they hoped to get answers. Overall, very eerie movie, some good suspense/scares, a lot of uneasiness. This is worth seeing, but part of me was also hoping for a bit more.… Expand
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AcaciaJun 12, 2017
This is absolutely NOT a horror movie. It is instead a commentary on how people's humanity and civilization break down in extreme circumstances. We have seen this before, just not exactly as we see it in this movie. When people areThis is absolutely NOT a horror movie. It is instead a commentary on how people's humanity and civilization break down in extreme circumstances. We have seen this before, just not exactly as we see it in this movie. When people are desperate to keep themselves and their families safe, morals and what is right and what is wrong fall by the wayside. It is every man for himself. That is what this is about. Horror movie? Only in that it is horrible to see how these people's humanity is shed when the **** hits the fan. It is not pleasant to watch and definitely a downer of a movie. But, I thought it was well done. It kept our interest. But, it is not your screamfest summer horror flick. Definitely much more cerebral than that. If you want a good, scary movie that you don't have to think too hard about, forget this one. Wait for 47 Meters Down!… Expand
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Magic84Jun 16, 2017
Kinda twisted on this movie but I will err on the side of a positive score. There was a unique mystery to this film as lots of questions are not answered.
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GinaKJun 14, 2017
Yes, this is a character-driven horror film, and I think it is interesting to both horror fans like myself for its tension and "scares" and to people who like serious films too. And perhaps my take on it is slightly more psychological thanYes, this is a character-driven horror film, and I think it is interesting to both horror fans like myself for its tension and "scares" and to people who like serious films too. And perhaps my take on it is slightly more psychological than most. To me this is a film about two families in which the parents are so busy being wary of each other and trying desperately to survive in a terrible situation that they never realize that the real danger to their survival is not external, but their ignorance of the deep trauma suffered by their children. The film begins with the horrible, if necessary, death of the first family’s “infected” grandfather, and his grandson never gets over this trauma and restlessly walks the house’s attic at night, spying on the second family that enters the film later on. But none of the parents realize the emotional turmoil in their children, which eventually causes the final horror in the film, precipitated by the loss of the family pet, a terrible trauma for children even in normal circumstances.… Expand
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dispencer187Jun 15, 2017
A truly horrific and realistic tale of a post apocalyptic world. Imagine living life in fear and having to make the decision to take a strangers life to protect your own and your family. Can you really trust anyone you've just met when foodA truly horrific and realistic tale of a post apocalyptic world. Imagine living life in fear and having to make the decision to take a strangers life to protect your own and your family. Can you really trust anyone you've just met when food and water is scarce?… Expand
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devanshu257Sep 3, 2017
Here comes a take on post apocalyptic future, virus spread and survival and what a person need to do to survive in that situation and assured direction and sound editing make it one of the finest movies of the year.
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badgerryan19Aug 30, 2017
Wow a divisive movie for sure. Critics love it and audiences not so much. I think most audience people don't like the movie because it doesn't really answer any questions the film sets up and that's completely understandable. Also I can seeWow a divisive movie for sure. Critics love it and audiences not so much. I think most audience people don't like the movie because it doesn't really answer any questions the film sets up and that's completely understandable. Also I can see the directors point of view by letting the audience know just as much as the characters do. The movie is a thought provoking one and one that deserves to be analyzed and talk about. The acting is incredible and Joel Edgerton is clearly the star here. The movie is not for everyone and if people watch it for a horror film I think they will be disappointed but if you go in with an open mind and want to analyze and to think about a film I think this is the one for you. For me I really loved it and I think it's easily one of the best of the year.… Expand
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saintdeckyJun 25, 2017
It Comes at Night is a suspenseful, intense, thrilling movie. It isn't sensational, but it was worth a watch. It may have been marketed incorrectly and trailers and screenshots made it out to be a horror, jump-scare filled adventure, it isIt Comes at Night is a suspenseful, intense, thrilling movie. It isn't sensational, but it was worth a watch. It may have been marketed incorrectly and trailers and screenshots made it out to be a horror, jump-scare filled adventure, it is completely different; not too cliched, and creepy and unsettling rather than utterly scary.

Acting: The acting is amazing. Though the movie has a very small cast, every actor and actress performed outstandingly well. They really showed how scared and/or paranoid they were at times, making you feel the more submersed in the events taking place.

Characters: Though the actors portray their characters very well, the characters are not developed as well as they could have been. The movie is rather short, and focuses more on the "It" rather than the development of characters. We are not as emotionally attached as we could have been, especially for the ending. Just a few more minutes with the characters and their backstories, for example, would really make the audience feel for them and be attached to them. Instead, the only emotions we have for the main characters are the basic ones in these types of movies (I hope they don't die/I want a happy ending for them, etc.)

Cinematography: The cinematography has got to be one of the highlights of the film. Lighting is used perfectly to set the dark tone. Every corner feels like it may contain a spooky skeleton or other beast. The camera angles and lighting are used to their best effect to make nearly every shot haunting or suspenseful. Many of the shots at night are up-close or are made to feel claustrophobic because it feels like the characters are trapped in the house, and there's nowhere to go. The cinematography creates an eerie and chilling atmosphere that's hard to shake off the entire film, and will even have you thinking about it after the movie is over.

Plot: In terms of plot, it is nothing special. Of course, it is more about how the plot plays out and how it's executed, which many don't seem to see. Many negative reviews say that the plot is boring and cliched, but fail to see deeper into the timing of events, and how they are placed very well. This isn't the best movie I've seen, but it should receive a lot of credit for what it pulls off. Another variable many fans are angry about is the misleading marketing. Trailers and even screenshots go out of their way to find the "scariest" parts of the film, with jump-scares and loud noises. However, these shots make up very little of the movie. The movie is more about paranoia and trustworthiness, and what someone will do to protect their family. The way I see it, that's the "It". Many viewers seem to not give this movie a second chance, purely because it was marketed incorrectly. In this case, blame the marketing team, not the creators of the film. The creators rarely play a part in the editing and forming of the trailers. Other viewers don't seem to see what I see (that the "It" is paranoia, etc.), and just see it as a boring movie that never shows the actual monster. This movie was marketed as more of a typical "monster movie", but this is not the case. The monster is never even shown. Many see this as a plot hole, or that it is not terrifying because it's never shown, but I find it more unsettling. Because I don't know what it is, it makes it more creepy. The film gets so close to showing the "It" at times, but doesn't quite, which adds a hint of mystery, but I can still picture the "It" as something terrifying. It leaves more to the imagination, but some people apparently don't have that. Many say that the ending is disappointing, and I can see why, but again, it's how the ending is executed, not what the ending is. And I feel like it was executed well. Not perfectly, but well. There may be a few things I would change, but I feel like the movie and ending was nearly as good as it could be.

Overall, It Comes at Night is a creepy, atmospheric movie that will have you asking questions, but good, healthy ones that can spark conversations and leave it open for theories. There's a difference between a plot hole and leaving it up to interpretation. It Comes at Night leaves the audience guessing, not just about what happened, but why something caused that what to happen, or at least it should. And I don't mean to generalize, but I feel this movie attracted horror movie fans, who can't quite appreciate a movie with more compelling, thought-provoking situations that are up for interpretation. That doesn't mean it's true, but that's just how I feel reading the amount of negative reviews this movie should not receive due to being different and pulling it off well. It makes you ask questions, but doesn't leave you clueless, just curious. And I feel like if a movie can pull that off, that movie has succeeded in doing what it meant to do. In this case, It Comes at Night pulled this off well, and I believe it deserves plenty of praise, but not too much.… Expand
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AstroCreepJun 29, 2017
It Comes At Night is most certainly a thinking man's horror film, one that has a slow, but intense burn that ultimately culminates in a horrific finale. Though some may have felt misled by the marketing, for those who bear through the longIt Comes At Night is most certainly a thinking man's horror film, one that has a slow, but intense burn that ultimately culminates in a horrific finale. Though some may have felt misled by the marketing, for those who bear through the long exposition and plodding developments of the story they will be treated to a very bleak and brooding atmospheric film. It is reminiscent to other slow burn films in the genre such as The VVitch, Cure, The Wailing or Session 9. If you like your horror psychological and steeped with creepiness, you will sure enjoy It Comes At Night.… Expand
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AlexMovie16Jul 12, 2017
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It Comes at Night () - Joel Edgerton Animal Kingdom Movie HD

Genre : Horror, Thriller
Stars : Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Kelvin Harrison, Riley Keough, Griffin Robert Faulkner
Release : 2017-06-09
Runtime : 91 min.
Movie Synopsis :
Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son, but this will soon be put to test when a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge.… Expand
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mrmonsterOct 7, 2017
An excellent horror movie. It was simultaneously slow paced and intense at the same time, something few movies can do. I highly recommend it for any fans of horror.
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PizzaWizardJun 22, 2017
I really really liked this movie and I was pretty shocked to realize that others hated it so much. When I got home I watched the trailers and now I understand the frustration around it: this was an incredibly poorly marketed movie that setsI really really liked this movie and I was pretty shocked to realize that others hated it so much. When I got home I watched the trailers and now I understand the frustration around it: this was an incredibly poorly marketed movie that sets you up to expect a horror movie. This isn't a horror movie though, it is a small post apocalyptic suspense. The movie focuses on tension, questions, and paranoia. I have seen many people complain about the many loose ends in the film but the question marks are SO important to why this movie works. If you are making a movie that explores the paranoia between characters, you can't give the audience all of the answers, answers eliminate suspicion and skepticism. I'd recommend this movie for people who wanted to like Walking Dead but couldn't get over the **** writing/acting. It's basically a really good and smart episode of that show.… Expand
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Alex9268Jul 21, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you love The Witch, you may very well like this movie. It immerse people in a dreadful and creepy sense that requires no jumpscares whatsoever. Actually it was mismarketed as a horror movie that u expect to have some monster or evil spirit lurking in the wood ready to rip people apart at night in it. But it doesn't, the horror in this horror, which i would call a psychological thriller, is about good people being pushed to do horrible things to the others in the paranoia of not knowing whats going on. In fact, we still dont know what truly happened after all, so its gonna be a hit or miss for the audiences. But it's still worth watching.… Expand
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DirigiblePulpJul 7, 2017
Fear. Dark thoughts and swelling anxiety. That's what. This is a bare bones stripped down locked-house tension potpoiler. Two families not sure they can trust the other, holding onto what humanity they have left, pretending they still careFear. Dark thoughts and swelling anxiety. That's what. This is a bare bones stripped down locked-house tension potpoiler. Two families not sure they can trust the other, holding onto what humanity they have left, pretending they still care while the world rots around them.

This movie isn't as deep or revealing as it thinks it is, but it's transfixing. Beautiful darkly lit images, moving, sometimes dreamlike camerawork - in particular the slowly panning shot of the painting filled with demons while the camera pulls away to reveal the long dark hallway and the red door at its end. There isn't enough of this, or it's not illuminating enough. What little mystery there is doesn't come through as much as the film thinks it does - it's maybe not up to more than it is.

The final scene is a well finessed tension overload. You know what's coming but you can't help but dread its inevitable conclusion. The slowly shrinking aspect ratio adds heaps to the claustrophobia and the focus - I didn't notice it was happening until the scene was over but immediately understood its impact. Joel Edgerton does much with little as usual. He plays tough here, but lets his character have mannerisms and weaknesses that suggest that he's really just a man playing at it who doesn't know what he's doing.… Expand
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sanyrubDec 31, 2017
Tense, good story, open ending (somewhat), good cast (the teenager specially is very charismatic and warm). It´s not too new but it is worth it.
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bfoore90Nov 23, 2017
This film almost reminded me a lot of "The Last of Us" with a mix of Night of the Living Dead thrown in, its not as open as the game is as it's a deeply contained film. It deals with alot of the same themes, a virus descending upon humanity,This film almost reminded me a lot of "The Last of Us" with a mix of Night of the Living Dead thrown in, its not as open as the game is as it's a deeply contained film. It deals with alot of the same themes, a virus descending upon humanity, desperation and loss of morality. Its a very slow moving but very intense film by the films end, it often leaves you wondering,“Do you know what people are capable of when they’re desperate?”… Expand
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temptershellAug 31, 2017
The most important in this movie is perspective and narrative that provide mix of dreams and reality. This great aesthetic style of movie with zooms and quick cuts, minimalistic score provide very scary mood of movie without monsters orThe most important in this movie is perspective and narrative that provide mix of dreams and reality. This great aesthetic style of movie with zooms and quick cuts, minimalistic score provide very scary mood of movie without monsters or demons. These long scenes unfortunately tired of the viewer's hunger for action and the culmination of the film. We only got a miserable alternative instead of a dramatic, concise finale.… Expand
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PeterAlexanderDec 6, 2017
This film will leave you feeling lonely, cold and depressed; demonstrating only it's power in connecting with the audience. It is a film filled with mystery and maintains one of the eeriest vibes seen in film. Beyond that, it is a touchingThis film will leave you feeling lonely, cold and depressed; demonstrating only it's power in connecting with the audience. It is a film filled with mystery and maintains one of the eeriest vibes seen in film. Beyond that, it is a touching story; successfully adding light moments to a truly dark film.… Expand
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Roger1718Dec 27, 2017
Brilliant movie, false marketing. If you think this is just another popcorn horror movie, you might end up disappointed. If you are looking for a movie that is different from the rest while offering an interesting plot with great quality,Brilliant movie, false marketing. If you think this is just another popcorn horror movie, you might end up disappointed. If you are looking for a movie that is different from the rest while offering an interesting plot with great quality, this is the one.… Expand
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Aloxb3Nov 20, 2017
Esse filme não pode ser classificado como terror!!!! Apesar de ser uma experiência bem angustiante assistir esse, eu, particularmente, não o classificaria como terror e sim como um suspense muito denso e enigmático. "Ao cair da noite" (nomeEsse filme não pode ser classificado como terror!!!! Apesar de ser uma experiência bem angustiante assistir esse, eu, particularmente, não o classificaria como terror e sim como um suspense muito denso e enigmático. "Ao cair da noite" (nome aqui no Brasil) é aquele filme em que você fica pensando e bolado teorias muito tempo depois de ter acabado. Não se utiliza muito dos "jumpscare", tem uma fotografia de dar inveja e é uma das artes mais satisfatórias de 2017!… Expand
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gtwistNov 26, 2017
If you ignore the misleading trailers, and just focus on the filmmaking, It Comes at Night is an extremely well made and scary movies that always had me on the edge of my seat. There were a lot of dream sequences, but they are important toIf you ignore the misleading trailers, and just focus on the filmmaking, It Comes at Night is an extremely well made and scary movies that always had me on the edge of my seat. There were a lot of dream sequences, but they are important to understanding the unanswered questions, which this movie has a lot of. The cast is also all good.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerOct 8, 2018
There are plenty of other movies out there that have used a post-apocalyptic setting to remind us that the real monsters are people. Few of them have been as effective at playing off of our paranoia the way It Comes at Night does. It's a lookThere are plenty of other movies out there that have used a post-apocalyptic setting to remind us that the real monsters are people. Few of them have been as effective at playing off of our paranoia the way It Comes at Night does. It's a look into the mind of desperation so tense that it may just drive you insane.

There are so many strange happenings that never get explained. What did the dog see in the woods? How did the kid end up in another room? Who did open that door? This kind of thing may frustrate those who obsess over knowing every little detail, but getting caught up in the mystery is part of the movie's dark magic. There's a feeling of something else going on other than the "can I trust these other survivors?" scenario. Possibly something supernatural. Even I felt a little frustrated by the lack of answers by the time the credits rolled, but the moment-to-moment unease and powerful ending more than made up for it.

This is one of those rare movies along the lines of The Blair Witch Project that allows us to scare ourselves. It feels like so much is happening off-screen. Just over that next hill out of our view. Watching characters standoff with something that both we and they can't actually see causes the imagination to run wild. You give yourself the nightmares here. Trey Edward Shults just provides the reasons to distrust everything that is and isn't in front of you. Mostly thanks to the stellar cinematography from Drew Daniels. The ways the camera moves down hallways and corners elongates them and their shadows. At times the movie feels and looks like a horror movie from the '70s or '80s encased in a more modern struggle for survival story.

The nightmare sequences are the film's few normal attempts at freaking you out as they give you something frightening to look at. They're also one of the driving factors behind the bleak coming-of-age story that ties into (and might actually be) the main plot. Acting as manifestations of young Travis' (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) fears, desires, and growing distrust of and anger towards his father. Watching him struggle with the harsh things his parents must do in order for them all to survive is a key factor of the experience.

It Comes at Night uses the unknown to become something more than your standard post-apocalyptic tale about the evils that lurk inside us all. We have reason to fear the people in the house as well as whatever it is lurking in the woods just outside. Then there's the ending that will stick with you long after the credits have rolled. A tour de force of self-induced anxiety and edge-of-your-seat tension that is only slightly marred by the occasional MacGuffin.… Expand
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llagrokJan 3, 2020
What an absolute treat of a movie this is. You can almost feel the atmosphere. Easily a contender for movie of the year.
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WaelJun 4, 2018
A very well-made film deserving its classification in the horror genre: it has some scary parts and imagery, and it never ceases to be constantly creepy. The cinematography and the direction add an element of suspense and anxiety, and theA very well-made film deserving its classification in the horror genre: it has some scary parts and imagery, and it never ceases to be constantly creepy. The cinematography and the direction add an element of suspense and anxiety, and the performances (Joel Edgerton's) are beautiful. Even though we are never fully treated to the cause/history of the disease, or what it is even that comes at night, the plotline focuses on human instincts, and how much people are willing to go for their family to survive. A very stressful one-hour-and-a-half film, "It Comes at Night" comes to a beautifully thought-out conclusion, and definitely makes up for a nice addition in the horror catalog.… Expand
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Voodoo123Nov 11, 2022
A hair above average apocalyptic survival movie where a small family unit try to survive when a newcomer breaks into their home. This production chooses to be a more drama focused variant with less action than most in this genre. Tense scenesA hair above average apocalyptic survival movie where a small family unit try to survive when a newcomer breaks into their home. This production chooses to be a more drama focused variant with less action than most in this genre. Tense scenes build nicely with great cast. Still it's standard fare so few suprises but worth a watch.… Expand
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LinttaFlamingoAug 19, 2018
It Comes At Night is excellent for what it is, but it is another movie that shouldn't be called a horror movie. It's a suspenseful thriller with very minor horror elements. For people that want to get scared during the movie shouldn't watchIt Comes At Night is excellent for what it is, but it is another movie that shouldn't be called a horror movie. It's a suspenseful thriller with very minor horror elements. For people that want to get scared during the movie shouldn't watch it, because it relies so much more on the viewer actually thinking about it after watching it and THEN getting scared because of psychological elements. And I loved it.

The film is a very immersive and claustrophobic story about paranoia and fear, and what it can turn people in to. It has pretty much no jumpscares since it completely relies on creating tension between the characters which was the most fresh kind of storytelling I've seen in some time. Joel Edgerton was absolutely fantastic. His character on paper sounds very simple, a family dad who wants to protect his family. But Joel Edgerton's performance made him a truly interesting and unpredictable character. He was interesting and charismatic during his quiet moments, and intense when he suddenly turned loud and paranoid. It was awesome and fascinating.

The film itself is very hard to describe. It's the kind of film that sets up everything and makes you think of all these questions, and then just kind of leaves them to your own imagination even though the story and the character arcs clearly end. It almost feels like there's just a whole bunch of movie cut off and left for you to decide. It's at the same time very cool since the whole psychological aspect really started to get to me when I kept thinking about the film and watched some analysis videos, but it's also a bit too much left for the viewer. Like there's a whole plot twist that you just need to realize yourself. It's cool that the director has trust for the viewer, but I'm not surprised that many people ended up hating the film. It gives you a cool holy s*it moment once you start to understand the story, but not only is it a bit unsatisfying in the end, but the marketing was so f*cking misleading for this film that at points it almost felt like the story had been rewritten or something AFTER the trailer and the fantastic poster. Even after I understood the plot pretty much completely, there were still some questions left unanswered that I'd really like an answer to. Like the whole dog barking thing is never answered. Once you understand the plot, the dog barking makes pretty much no sense unless the dog was barking at something else that's completely random. Or why does the family make it a big deal to not go out at night? And we also don't get any backstory for the disease. When did it start spreading and what did it do? I mean I guess I'm okay with having the story focus on a family that's staying completely away from the disease, but it's weird to set up this whole plot and leave us with absolutely no information about the world, only the family.

Even after all this venting, I still absolutely loved watching the film. It's intense, well acted and original and the director was clearly experimenting with this new idea of leaving a lot for the viewer's imagination and that way making the film stick with you, and it is very creative. But he went too far with it. Also, how was the dog able to cut the rope with literally just one bite? Those are some sharp teeth.… Expand
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GrantD243May 30, 2018
It Comes at Night wasn't received very well by the general audience because they didn't advertise it as the movie it actually is, A24 advertised it as a horror/scary flick. And that's unfortunate, because it's a solid tension builder. ItIt Comes at Night wasn't received very well by the general audience because they didn't advertise it as the movie it actually is, A24 advertised it as a horror/scary flick. And that's unfortunate, because it's a solid tension builder. It actually reminds me of A Quiet Place in terms of the setting. There aren't monsters waiting around to kill the characters when they make noise, but there is a general sense of isolation and it is also set outside of an urban environment, as is A Quiet Place. As for the story, it's simple. Once I got a sense of what the movie actually is, I could tell where it was heading. But there are some story elements towards the end of the movie that I quite liked. As for a small synopsis, it's about a family that lives out in the woods in a post-apocalyptic world. A man tries to break into their house and says he has a family and he was looking for water, so the dad decides to try and help the man and his family. He ends up bringing the family back to live with our main family in the woods, and that's when the story really gets going. Tension is the main character in this film. The entire film slowly builds tension until the final few scenes. And while it may not have been as "explosive" of an ending as some people probably hoped for, I found it very realistic and quite fitting for the film. I feel like I should also mention that there are a few "horror" type scenes in this film, but to me, they felt a bit out of place. Overall, It Comes at Night is a pretty good movie, although I do think that there was a bit more potential with the story.… Expand
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xXClutchDutchXxJan 4, 2020
I have very mixed feelings about this movie. Even with the lackluster ending I enjoyed the ride getting there. The director & writer did a great job with this film making it relatable and believable but it still misses that satisfaction. ItI have very mixed feelings about this movie. Even with the lackluster ending I enjoyed the ride getting there. The director & writer did a great job with this film making it relatable and believable but it still misses that satisfaction. It has so much potential if only the strong ideas were capitalized on a little bit more. The only other complaint I have that docks the movie a point is the extremely misleading trailer. It makes you believe there's a creator that only goes bump in the night and that the family never leaves the house for any reason. It sets up this big scene, what looks like a house full of strangers that keep doing mischievous things but no one knows whose the culprit, when really it never comes close to this standard and only barely scratches the surface. With that being said, I look forward to hopefully seeing this crew again and what comes of a film once they've perfected their craft.… Expand
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I_loveJan 3, 2019
Pretty well made, I like the kinda style, but it was way too confusing at times, but I did like what it was trying to do.
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opinion_haverNov 11, 2019
If you are solely looking for a horror movie, then this movie isn't for you. I think that this movie's lens into the hardships and struggles of surviving in a post-apocalyptic society is very interesting. The pacing at first felt a little tooIf you are solely looking for a horror movie, then this movie isn't for you. I think that this movie's lens into the hardships and struggles of surviving in a post-apocalyptic society is very interesting. The pacing at first felt a little too dull for me, but the movie ramps up for a stellar climax.… Expand
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i_drinkyourmilkDec 21, 2019
Sadly, a horrendous marketing campaign falsely gave us a tease of a straight up horror film, which this is not. A dark, grounded and carefully crafted survival tale in a post apocalyptic world tells the fate of two families whose cohabitat isSadly, a horrendous marketing campaign falsely gave us a tease of a straight up horror film, which this is not. A dark, grounded and carefully crafted survival tale in a post apocalyptic world tells the fate of two families whose cohabitat is paramount for survival.… Expand
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Im_just_playingApr 17, 2020
Yea... It... Comes at Night... No, I'm not talking about f*cking Pennywise or a monster from It Follows. I liked this movie. The slow-building atmosphere, great music, interesting characters but this movie left some questions that I couldn'tYea... It... Comes at Night... No, I'm not talking about f*cking Pennywise or a monster from It Follows. I liked this movie. The slow-building atmosphere, great music, interesting characters but this movie left some questions that I couldn't find an answer to it. After watching some theories and paying more attention to details, I loved this movie. 8/10, not perfect, but a great, solid movie.

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JamesDefoeJun 12, 2020
A true gem that makes the director Trey Shults one to keep an eye on. If you watch this movie expecting a horror movie, you will be disapointed. In fact, it delivers much more than an average horror movie as it provides you with things toA true gem that makes the director Trey Shults one to keep an eye on. If you watch this movie expecting a horror movie, you will be disapointed. In fact, it delivers much more than an average horror movie as it provides you with things to think about while delivering an engaging plot. The more you think about this movie, the more you realize that it does so many things right that it deserves way more recognition than it gets.… Expand
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geewahJan 10, 2021
A horror that relies on tension and paranoia and pulls it off admirably. If you like that kind of horror, it's worth checking out.
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