What is It Comes at Night?
It Comes at Night is a 2017 American psychological horror film written and directed by Trey Edward Shults. The film features a cast that includes Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Riley Keough.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Release date
- Jun 9, 2017
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Mystery
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
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It Comes at Night is a 2017 American psychological horror film written and directed by Trey Edward Shults. The film features a cast that includes Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Riley Keough. Produced by David Kaplan and Andrea Roa, the movie was released in the United States on June 9, 2017. It is classified as a drama, horror, and mystery film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes.
The plot follows a man who has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son while living securely within a desolate home. Outside, an unnatural threat terrorizes the world. This established order is put to the test when a desperate young family arrives at the home seeking refuge. The film explores the premise that fear turns men into monsters. The production is recognized as a post-apocalyptic horror film. It is rated R and is available for streaming. The film was written and directed by Trey Shults, who is also credited as Trey Edward Shults.
Should you watch it?
“A family hides from a mysterious global threat, and trust is put to the ultimate test.”
- Atmospheric dread
- Psychological tension
- Compelling family dynamics
- Slow pacing may deter some viewers
- Ambiguous narrative leaves questions unanswered
Watch it if you enjoy tense, character-driven horror with moral ambiguity.
Intense, unsettling horror with psychological dread; not suitable for sensitive viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
What genre is the film?
It is classified as drama, horror, and mystery.
When was it released?
It premiered in the United States on June 9, 2017.
How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the basic premise?
A family shelters in an isolated home while a mysterious threat endangers the world, testing trust when another family arrives seeking refuge.
Is the film suitable for all audiences?
It contains intense, unsettling horror elements and may be disturbing for sensitive viewers.
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