Knock at the Cabin
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Knock at the Cabin
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Knock at the Cabin is director M. Night Shyamalan's apocalyptic psychological horror film adapted from the 2018 horror novel The Cabin at the End of the World. The tense premise involves a family of three being taken hostage and given an ultimatum. They must then make rash decisions to avoid a crushing fate. Rupert Grint of Harry Potter fame and Jonathan Groff (Glee) frontline the cast. Details of the plot are scanty, but expect abundant scares, likely making this one best for teens and adults.
Movie Details
- In theaters: February 3, 2023
- Cast: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Rupert Grint
- Director: M. Night Shyamalan
- Studio: Universal Pictures
- Genre: Horror
- MPAA rating: R
- MPAA explanation: violence and language
- Last updated: January 25, 2023
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