Current Events > "Knock At The Cabin" gets strong first reactions. Lots of love :O

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M Night Shyamalan's latest thriller Knock at the Cabin has received very positive first reactions.

The new movie, which screened last night (January 25), is based on the 2018 novel The Cabin at the End of the World, and sees a family of three vacationing in a remote cabin taken hostage by a group of strangers.

However, instead of a ransom, the kidnappers demand that they sacrifice one of their own to prevent the apocalypse.

Going by the first social media reactions from critics, Shyamalan has crafted a winner, with Digital Spy's own Ian Sandwell calling it a "a taut, propulsive thriller that keeps you guessing and maintains the tension across its tight runtime".

"Dave Bautista is the standout, both affecting and terrifying," he added. "Some changes to the novel could prove divisive though."

The Hollywood Reporter's Brian Davids described the movie as "the work of a true artist", adding: "It's one of the best films of M. Night Shyamalan's career, and I haven't stopped thinking about it the last 10 days."

Echoing that sentiment, critic Michael Nordine suggested it was the director's "best movie in damn near 20 years", going on to praise Bautista, who he says "is always great but I don't think he's ever been as perfectly cast as he is here one scene in particular (you'll know it when you see it) is legit spine-tingling".

"KNOCK AT THE CABIN is really great. Dave Bautista is outstanding and M. Night is at his best here," added Uproxx's Mike Ryan.

"Knock At The Cabin floored me Ben Aldridge and Jonathan Groffs chemistry is gorgeous to see on screen, not a second wasted with emotional punches, heart-racing suspense and Dave Bautista being just incredible!!" wrote PinkNews' Asyia Iftikhar.

Insider's Jason Guerrasio suggested the movie is "dark as fuck," writing: "Its Dave Bautistas statement movie. Love his progression as an actor and he proves here hes the real deal. But MY GOD is this movie dark!"

Alyssa Vidales said that the movie "hits the ground running & doesnt lose stamina" and "felt short, in a good way! A testament to focus & interesting characters."

However, Reece Beaumont suggested that Knock at the Cabin was "nowhere near Nights best work" though the "best we have seen from him in years. Dave Bautista & the cinematography are stand outs".

Total Film's Matt Maytum also admitted he had "a few qualms" with the movie, though said it "is the Shyamalan Ive enjoyed most for a long time".

"Intriguing premise, great performances (particularly Dave Bautista and Ben Aldridge), enjoyably straightforward execution. A good time," he added.

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The book is good. I'm excited to see how the film will be.

Seeing it, but it's still scummy that Shyamalan is trying to hide Paul Tremblay's involvement in writing it

SenlinDescends posted...

Seeing it, but it's still scummy that Shyamalan is trying to hide Paul Tremblay's involvement in writing it

Yeah, he received a lot of backlash for that.

GranolaPanic posted...

I dont know. Im skeptical about every Shyamalan movie because the twists are usually really stupid.

Same. But I have a feeling this movie will be different.

Plus, Bautista. The guy is a great actor. Excited to see him in a horror film.

Ive really been wanting to see this I usually dont go the movies, but I might for this movie

Bautista has upped his came a scary amount in a tiny time, I'm really eager to see where he goes and how he grows

I'll see the movie as I thought it looked interesting, but I'm not going to the theater to do so. I'll just wait until it is available to rent.

SenlinDescends posted...

Bautista has upped his came a scary amount in a tiny time, I'm really eager to see where he goes and how he grows

He definitely stands out from John Cena, The Rock, etc.

He has a lot of range.

LinkPizza posted...

Ive really been wanting to see this I usually dont go the movies, but I might for this movie

Same.

Destroyer53 posted...

I'll see the movie as I thought it looked interesting, but I'm not going to the theater to do so. I'll just wait until it is available to rent.

ZannoL posted...

He definitely stands out from John Cena, The Rock, etc.

He has a lot of range.

Credit where it's due for Cena, he was fantastic in Peacemaker. Not dramatic but still very well done.

What a twist!

Every single film this dude makes has me going, oohhmaybe this is return to form!

Not yet, which is too bad. He hasnt made another absolute garbage film like The Happening again, at least. Ill see this one and hope.

I'm interested, but don't get out to movies ever so I'll catch it on Vudu maybe as a rental

GranolaPanic posted...

Was The Happening the movie where plants were killing people?

yes and I have a gut feeling this movie will also have an equally insulting ending too that negates the performances short of having a final battle in the afterlife or some dumb shit.

Probably not, though Jonathan Groff and Bautista make it more likely I will check it out.

GranolaPanic posted...

I dont know. Im skeptical about every Shyamalan movie because the twists are usually really stupid.

I suppose with this either it is a supernatural world ending event or it's a weird scam at least. I'm sure it being real or not will be the question raised throughout the whole movie so either direction shouldn't really be a surprise.

Although to me I think the worst Shyamalan movies are the ones like The Happening or Old where the entire movie is stupid.

I'm guessing the big twist is there is no apocalypse?

Every time he comes out with a movie it always has some dumb fucking twist that ruins it. It's been happening for ages and I absolutely do not trust him anymore.

Ah so M night didnt make any of the story

I wonder if theyll change the ending from the book.

SHRlKE posted...

I wonder if theyll change the ending from the book.

Most likely.

I read a synopsis of the book and the ending was dumb. So I hope m. Night fixes that.

ZannoL posted...

He definitely stands out from John Cena, The Rock, etc.

He has a lot of range.

I listened to him on Anna Faris' podcast once, and he's actually pretty soft spoken. You can tell he can bring the emotion if needed. I remember from that episode he talked about being a bouncer and having to rough people up and throw people out often, but it never made him feel good, even if it was justified (his words). So it's kind of appealing that unlike Rock, Cena, etc, he's got this depth to him where it seems like he can really turn heads with his performances.

Ryven posted...

I listened to him on Anna Faris' podcast once, and he's actually pretty soft spoken. You can tell he can bring the emotion if needed. I remember from that episode he talked about being a bouncer and having to rough people up and throw people out often, but it never made him feel good, even if it was justified (his words). So it's kind of appealing that unlike Rock, Cena, etc, he's got this depth to him where it seems like he can really turn heads with his performances.

Well said.