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SummaryEight-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... Read More

Directed By:Samuel Bodin

Cobweb

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Metascore
50
29% Positive
4 Reviews
50% Mixed
7 Reviews
21% Negative
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Jul 24, 2023
83
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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.
Jul 20, 2023
75
San Francisco Chronicle
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.
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Sep 22, 2023
10
Flekoun
So this was an absolute blast! Although it is clear to me that the film for the layover will be an even bigger hit, but why not write it here now. I have a weakness for these stories, where it is not clear what exactly it is about for a very long time, but at the same time it is very exciting and scary the whole time. Because when a weird little boy who is also being bullied at school starts hearing a voice in the wall of his **** it his imagination, a way of projection, giving him advice on how to do things or is there something really in the wall? After all, just the look of the house where little Peter's family lives... I probably wouldn't fall asleep there at night even as an adult. And then things start to happen that are absolutely psycho, revealing what's really going on in the house. And it was like it really was. So that everything ends in a brutal conclusion that is very disgusting, until the very conclusion that is pleasantly terrifying. Greatly played. The whole family was believable throughout and as things unfolded. In addition, Spider's Web is excellently filmed. Both in moments of childhood fear and in the terror of revealing everything. In addition, there is no cheap jumpscary here, when it explicitly encourages it. The music works perfectly to build up the fear. And on the second viewing, I'm really looking forward to savoring the great moments, plus the movie contains a lot of great camera work. A seriously hilarious movie where I was on edge every minute of the footage.
Aug 21, 2023
8
gyorggy
It's really creative. For once i wasn't disappointed when i saw the monster's face, it was actually creppy. The house, the shadows, the decorationa gave me chills. Was it predictable? Yes, pretty lame i'd say. But the acting was great and i was immersed. I actually felt the little one's terror and anxiety. I recommend this movie, cool stuff
Sep 1, 2023
60
Empire
Spooky, silly, and sub-90 minutes, Cobweb uses familiar elements to create an inviting, entertaining atmosphere — and when the horrors finally emerge in the final reel, it gives good splatter to boot.
Jul 19, 2023
55
TheWrap
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.
Jul 19, 2023
50
Slant Magazine
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.
Jul 21, 2023
32
Polygon
Unfortunately, the film’s most compelling questions don’t ever get answered.
Jul 21, 2023
25
RogerEbert.com
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.
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Aug 16, 2023
8
SnyderWolf
Good movie. Slight complexity to it. Characters aren't as engaging as I thought they would be. Manages to keep you interested. Also feels unique. Could have been better though
Dec 13, 2024
6
HellHoleHorror
This is a flawed but ultimately entertaining film. I'll start by picking holes, how did she get in her car if she had lost her keys? Did she leave her car unlocked? That distracted me. Anyway it starts slow but it isn't a problem as you don't really know where the film is going and it has a great atmosphere and excellent cast. Although why did they cast the father and the principal to look the same? I thought they were the same person to start with, especially because they have the same fashion sense. There were a couple of moments where the editing and direction combined to not show quite enough to tell what was happening but you kinda got it by context. It reminded me of The People Under the Stairs (1991) but it wasn't as fun, The Babadook (2014) but not as smart and The Exorcist (1973) and It (2017) but not as scary as either. It is beautifully made but most films are like that and that doesn't stand out anymore. Half-way through the film the pace changes and it gets very engrossing. There are some very intense and great moments with some very well set up shots. The climax was entertaining although without the scale that I was expecting. The film is the perfect length, it's horrifying but not as scary as it could have been. It's a fun horror watch.
Nov 6, 2023
6
royalguy07
Thought this was pretty good, its grossly under lit in the final act, I would like to be able to see anything that's happening on screen. Good monster and good evil parent stuff.
Oct 30, 2023
6
valeriiege
Pretty good and unique movie. Barbarian, Smile, Cobweb... Small-budget horror movies are rising. Yet there is a lack of spice in the film that I can't name. Like the movie, but it could have been better.
Nov 5, 2024
2
msobczak1
Cobweb is as thin as its title suggests, a tired amalgamation of ideas lifted from far better movies. Even its generous usage of standard horror cliches fall flat. For a better version of the same thing, see Come Play instead. Not recommended. ****/2024/11/05/cobweb/
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Jul 21, 2023
1 h 28 m
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Sooner or later, family secrets creep out.

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Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
• 1 Nomination
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