It Comes at Night
Fear turns men into monsters.
Directed by Trey Edward Shults
Produced by A24, Animal Kingdom
A claustrophobic, paranoia-soaked post-apocalyptic drama where fear and isolation corrode human bonds and moral order.
Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son, but this will soon be put to test when a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge.
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Questions people ask
Does It Comes at Night end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.
Is It Comes at Night easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is It Comes at Night sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is It Comes at Night scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is It Comes at Night violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like It Comes at Night
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as It Comes at Night
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like It Comes at Night, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like It Comes at Night, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like It Comes at Night, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
