Trailerblazing -- Knock at the Cabin

Knock at the Cabin (2023) - February 3, 2023 - directed by M. Night Shyamalan - starring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Rupert Grint, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird

                     

After presenting to the world the existential dread of Old, M. Night Shyamalan brings us a new thriller with mysterious undertones. As with all Shyamalan pieces, it is best to know as little as possible before watching; guessing and wondering is all part of the experience. This innovative take on the apocalypse and home invasion horror subgenres tells the tale of a family faced with an impossible dilemma, and the story is wrapped up in the filmmaker's trademark atmospheric and anticipatory melancholy. With palpable suspense and fantastic locations, the film has the potential to spin a uniquely frightening narrative. Following his impressive action breakout in The Matrix Resurrections, Groff has another chance to show off his talents in a completely different type of role. Bautista has also been building an intriguing career, going from a Bond henchman in Spectre to a rogue android in Blade Runner 2049 to what seems like a leader/guru/fanatic part here. Amuka-Bird seems to be becoming a collaborator of Shyamalan's after Old, and Grint could not be further from the Harry Potter series. Knock at the Cabin appears to be a rare breed of film -- a thriller that actually thrills and chills.