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Cobweb
2023 88 min United States of America R 18+
★6.1
Horror
Director: Samuel Bodin
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Description
Eight year old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tapping from inside his bedroom wall—one that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter's fear intensifies, he believes that his parents could be hiding a terrible, dangerous secret and questions their trustworthiness.
Budget:
$13M
Worldwide:
$10.09M
Starring
Lizzy Caplan
Actor
Antony Starr
Actor
Cleopatra Coleman
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Cobweb is viewed as a serviceable, atmosphere-driven horror film that effectively builds tension before collapsing into a divisive, chaotic finale. While critics and audiences praise the strong central performance by Woody Norman and the moody cinematography, many feel the plot relies too heavily on familiar genre tropes and suffers from significant logical inconsistencies.
| Acting | Woody Norman delivers a convincing and anchoring performance as the isolated, terrified young protagonist. | |
| Production | The film excels in building a dark, oppressive atmosphere through its gloomy production design and sharp cinematography. | |
| Originality | The narrative relies heavily on well-worn horror clichés, resulting in a predictable premise that lacks genuine innovation. | |
| Ending | The final act is highly polarizing: some appreciate the sudden shift into visceral, high-intensity horror, while others find it to be a rushed, illogical, and primitive mess. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the supporting cast are split; while some find Starr and Caplan’s performances menacingly effective, others perceive them as stiff or lacking necessary depth. |