Movies that twist your Mind
Cobweb is a 2023 American horror film directed by Samuel Bodin in his directorial debut. Its screenplay, written by Chris Thomas Devlin, was included in the 2018 Black List, and follows a young boy, raised by overprotective parents, who suddenly hears noises coming from behind his bedroom wall.[4][5][6] The film stars Lizzy Caplan, Woody Norman, Cleopatra Coleman, and Antony Starr.[7]
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There’s something special about horror movies that take place in houses. The walls creak, the shadows stretch, and every corner feels like it’s hiding a secret. Cobweb leans into that atmosphere with confidence, giving us a story that feels like a twisted bedtime tale—equal parts eerie, unsettling, and strangely enchanting.
At the center is Peter, a young boy who begins hearing strange noises behind his bedroom walls. His parents insist it’s nothing—just an overactive imagination. But as the nights drag on, the whispers grow louder, and the sense of dread becomes impossible to ignore. That’s about as much as I can say without giving too much away, because Cobweb thrives on its ability to keep you guessing.
What I loved most is the film’s tone. It’s not the usual jump-scare factory, but something more deliberate—a slow drip of unease that pulls you deeper into Peter’s world. The house itself feels alive, like it’s watching every move, and the cinematography captures that claustrophobic paranoia beautifully.
The cast adds to the tension: Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr as Peter’s unsettlingly odd parents bring just the right mix of charm and menace. Woody Norman, as Peter, sells the fear and confusion with heartbreaking sincerity. You really feel his isolation, which makes the creeping horror hit even harder.
Stylistically, the movie walks a fine line between a gothic fairy tale and modern psychological horror. It reminded me of the kind of story you’d half-expect to find in a dark children’s book—but one you’d regret opening.
Final Thoughts:
Cobweb is a haunting little gem that plays with childhood fears in a clever and deeply atmospheric way. It’s not the loudest or bloodiest horror film out there, but it doesn’t need to be. The real terror lies in its atmosphere and the secrets it slowly unravels.
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