You probably didn't see this movie, and if you did, then you probably hated it.
"It Comes at Night" is the definition of a slow burn. The film is about a family trapped in a world that has been ravaged by some kind of contagious pathogen. Nobody is safe, and nobody can know who to trust.
I am not going to spoil this film because it embraces horror in a much different way than most horror films. This movie isn't necessarily all that scary, but it is appalling and shocking. All the performances are so effective, which leads to a powerful conclusion that contains a strong message about the nature of human beings.
The reason this film works so well is the grandiose cinematography. There are long periods of time where not much is happening, but the gorgeous shots kept me invested. The film constantly feels like it's building up to something, which enhances the tension tremendously.
This film is the embodiment of a bad dream. "It Comes at Night" includes a few dream sequences, which normally bothers me in horror films. It works really well in this film combined with changing aspect ratios, which creates a dark, psychotic and occasionally psychedelic atmosphere.
My main problem with this film is that it wasn't marketed correctly. The trailer made this movie seem like a generic monster movie when that is so far from the case. When I saw this in the theater, a group of teenagers walked out at the end while talking about how this was the worst film they had ever seen.
This movie made me want to vomit, and it wasn't because there was something gross being shown on-screen. I think that's the most accurate endorsement I can give this incredible film.
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