Knock at the Cabin

Early social media review round-up from early screenings of M. Knight Shyamalan's new apocalyptic thriller, Knock at the Cabin.

She tweeted: [Erik Davis](https://twitter.com/ErikDavis/status/1618373625828216842) of Rotten Tomatoes tried to ease Shyamalan’s detractor’s nerves by calling the movie “the real deal” and “a big win” for the director. Also, check out our [2023 movie release schedule](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/2023-new-movie-release-dates-full-schedule-of-upcoming-movies) to plan your next movie theater experience. It was challenging to find anything close to negative reviews following the early screenings of A Knock at the Cabin. [horror movie](https://www.cinemablend.com/new/30-Best-Horror-Movies-All-Time-122567.html) or a disappointing adaptation. [chilling first trailer ](https://www.cinemablend.com/trailers/surprise-m-night-shyamalan-has-a-new-movie-knock-at-the-cabin-and-it-already-has-a-trailer)of the filmmaker’s [ upcoming horror movie](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2554980/upcoming-horror-movies-all-the-scary-movies-coming-out-2020-2021) A Knock at the Cabin dropped online, it seemed like Shyamalan may very well be back in fighting form. Night Shyamalan and Paul Tremblay fans will have to wait to see whether the director has served a solid He wrote: [Asyia I](https://twitter.com/asyiaiftikhar/status/1618369014585233408), an entertainment reporter with Pink News, said A Knock a the Cabin “floored her.” The writer pointed to the chemistry between Ben Aldridge and Jonathan Groff as a standout. [The Happening was so ill-conceived ](https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Where-Night-Shyamalan-Went-Wrong-Happening-37795.html)it crossed over into “so bad it’s funny” territory, and what followed after was a filmography with as many ups and downs as a stair master. [something went wrong with The Village](https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Where-Night-Shyamalan-Went-Wrong-Village-37774.html). [Jason Guerrasio](https://twitter.com/JasonGuerrasio/status/1618405295939801091), again, spotlighted Dave Bautista’s performance, calling it his “statement” film. It’s surprisingly disciplined, and that restraint intertwines with impressive work from the cast to make a neat, tasty package @universaluk After the trifecta of The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Signs, there didn’t seem like there was anywhere for the auteur’s career to go but up.

Find out what people are saying about 'Knock at the Cabin,' the 'dark as f***' psychological thriller film directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

[on Peacock](https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/home?orig_ref=direct). Night Shyamalan](https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/topic/m-night-shyamalan)'s best and most thrilling efforts in recent memory. [Knock at the Cabin](https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/topic/knock-at-the-cabin) (out in theaters next week) earns its R-rating and then some. Nikki Amuka-Bird (Old), Abby Quinn (Little Women), and Rupert Grint (Servant) co-star as Leonard's fellow zealots. Steven Schneider (Paranormal Activity), Christos V. Dave Bautista and Ben Aldridge were also very strong — overall, a solid ensemble in a straight-up thrill ride that doesn’t try to do anything more than continually ramp up the tension."

The highly-anticipated thriller flick stars out actors Jonathan Groff and Ben Aldridge as two gay fathers.

Another fan who saw an early screening said it’s the director’s best work since Signs, which was released over 20 years ago. A BIG win for M. The strangers then tell them that they’ve been chosen for a globally important mission: the family must decide one of them to sacrifice or the world will come to an end. It’s lean & mean, and a perfect little edge-of-your-seat thriller for early February. Night Shyamalan’s #KnockAtTheCabin is a real deal nail-biter – startling & captivating from start to finish. Brian Davids of The Hollywood Reporter said the film is “one of the best films of M.

The highly-anticipated thriller flick stars out actors Jonathan Groff and Ben Aldridge as two gay fathers.

Knock at the Cabin is set to hit the big screen shortly, and the first reactions from critics are in. The movie follows a family of three on vacation in an ...

[is](https://twitter.com/ErikDavis/status/1618373625828216842?s=20&t=h-Ewqg6IzLhNPsfUBM6sNg) (opens in new tab) "happy to report that M. [tweeting](https://twitter.com/slowbeard/status/1618468840975011840?s=20&t=h-Ewqg6IzLhNPsfUBM6sNg) (opens in new tab): "Knock at the Cabin is M. It’s lean & mean, and a perfect little edge-of-your-seat thriller for early February," and The Digital Fix's James Osborne [says](https://twitter.com/writing_bits/status/1618377064960389123?s=20&t=h-Ewqg6IzLhNPsfUBM6sNg) (opens in new tab) the film is "surprisingly disciplined, and that restraint intertwines with impressive work from the cast to make a neat, tasty package." Dave Bautista is the standout, both affecting and terrifying." Bautista 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 set to hit the big screen shortly, and the first reactions from critics are in.