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- “Knock at the Cabin” is an apocalyptic psychological horror film by M. Night Shyamalan.
- It follows a young family that is taken hostage in their rental cabin by four armed strangers.
- The film hit theaters on February 3 — you can buy tickets now from Atom, Fandango, and MovieTickets.com.
“Knock at the Cabin” debuted in theaters on February 3. Tickets are now available for purchase for the M. Night Shyamalan horror film both online and in theaters.
A small family is vacationing at a remote cabin when four armed strangers arrive to, in their words, save the world. The girl and her dads are taken hostage, then forced to make an impossible decision set before them with the apocalypse at stake. Their access to the outside world is limited, and time is running out for the victims, their captors, and the world.
Check out the trailer for “Knock at the Cabin”
“Knock at the Cabin” is directed by M. Night Shyamalan with a screenplay by Shyamalan, Steve Desmond, and Michael Sherman. The cast stars Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Kristen Cui, Abby Quinn, and Rupert Grint.
How to watch “Knock at the Cabin”
You can watch “Knock at the Cabin” exclusively in theaters starting February 3. Tickets are available for purchase from online retailers like Atom, Fandango, and MovieTickets.com. Aggregation sites like these make browsing showtimes easy, since they gather every movie screening from all the theaters in your area.
Tickets are also available from specific theater chains websites, which is the superior option for moviegoers with gift cards or loyalty memberships. Popular chains include AMC, Alamo Drafthouse, Regal, Cinemark, and Showcase.
When will “Knock at the Cabin” be available to stream?
“Knock at the Cabin” is expected to hit Peacock after its run in theaters, as is the case for all Universal Studios releases. No formal date has been announced yet, but a streaming debut can happen as soon as 45 days after the film’s premiere on February 3.
Recent Universal films have also been hitting digital retailers for rental and purchase online even sooner than that. “Violent Night” starring David Harbour, for example, became available to rent from Amazon, Vudu, and Apple TV just 20 days after it hit theaters.
What is “Knock at the Cabin” based on?
“Knock at the Cabin” is based on “The Cabin at the End of the World,” a 2018 novel by Paul G. Tremblay. This film is the first time one of Tremblay’s works has been adapted for the big screen.
Is “Knock at the Cabin” worth watching?
As of writing, “Knock at the Cabin” currently holds a “71% Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics agree that the film isn’t that scary and has its weak points story-wise, but offers viewers a suspenseful and thought-provoking plotline. It’s viewed as one of Shyamalan’s better films, making it worth watching if you’re a follower of his work.
Fans of the book the movie is based on, “The Cabin at the End of the World,” might also enjoy this movie to see the chilling plot brought to life. The trailer alone already shows some clear differences between the novel and the film adaptation, so it could be an exciting and surprising watch those who read the book.
