Apocalyptic overtones are present in the psychological horror movie “Knock at the Cabin.” Based on Paul G. Tremblay’s 2018 book “The Cabin at the End of the World,” it is co-written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Rupert Grint, Kristen Cui, and Abby Quinn are among the cast members of the film. It relates the tale of a family on vacation who must make a sacrifice of one of them in order to avert an imminent disaster in a remote cabin.
If the movie’s original take on the horror genre, tight atmosphere, tension, and twists caught your attention, you must be seeking for more of these kinds of films. So, we’ve put up a list of movies that are similar for you. The majority of these films, including “Knock at the Cabin,” are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu
A Quiet Place (2018)
The post-apocalyptic horror movie “A Quiet Place” was directed by John Krasinski. In it, Krasinski and his real-life wife Emily Blunt play a couple defending their kids against hearing-impaired, blind creatures. Similar to “Knock at the Cabin,” the movie expertly mixes high-stakes drama. Additionally, the emotional connection between the families that find themselves at the heart of the story’s conflict is reflected in both movies’ plots.
But while “Knock at the Cabin” foretells the end of the world, “A Quiet Place” takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. A Quiet Place, however, is undoubtedly one of the best horror films of the 2010s thanks to its strong performances and genuine frights.
Cabin Fever
The horror comedy “Cabin Fever” was co-written and directed by Eli Roth. The story revolves around a bunch of recent college grads who rent a cottage in the woods. The crew quickly discovers, though, that they are being attacked by a virus that consumes flesh. The crew has to figure out a way to withstand the infection as the story goes on. The movie subverts horror genre cliches similarly to “Knock at the Cabin,” albeit with some deft humour. Additionally, the main backdrop for the stories in both films is a cottage in the woods. The catastrophic catastrophe is hinted to in “Knock at the Cabin,” but the virus in “Cabin Fever” has the potential to bring about the end of the world.
It Comes at Night (2017)
The psychological horror movie “It Comes at Night,” written and directed by Trey Edward Shults, stars Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Riley Keough. The film, which is set in a post-apocalyptic future, centers on two families that must cohabitate in order to survive. But the mistrust between the families breeds paranoia that poses a threat to their dissolution.
The movie tackles the paranoia that a family experiences in the face of imminent doom, much like “Knock at the Cabin” did. The interpersonal character drama in “It Comes at Night” is created using a remarkably different method, thus it is worth your time to see.
Old (2021)
The French-language Swiss graphic novel “Sandcastle” by Pierre Oscar Levy and Frederik Peeters served as the inspiration for the horror-thriller movie “Old.” The movie stars Gael Garca Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, and Alex Wolff in the key roles and was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. On a remote beach, a group of people are slowly aging in the background of the story.
The movie, which Shyamalan directed, might be categorized as “Knock at the Cabin,” is a vacation horror movie. In spite of artistic parallels to the director’s upcoming feature film, “Old” takes a different approach to exploring the frightening aspects of the human psyche.
The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
The Cabin in the Woods is a horror comedy movie that was written by Joss Whedon and directed by Drew Goddard. Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Kristen Connolly, and others appear in it. The story revolves around a group of college students staying at a secluded cabin in the woods. However, a plethora of monsters quickly begin to hunt them.
Similar to “Knock at the Cabin,” the similarly named film subverts horror clichés while fusing other genres. Additionally, both movies follow a group of characters that must deal with bizarre occurrences and try to figure out the truth behind them, which adds an element of suspense and keeps viewers interested.
The Evil Dead
The supernatural horror movie “The Evil Dead” was written and directed by Sam Raimi. The film’s lead actors include Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManicor, Betsy Baker, and Theresa Tilly. Five college students who are on holiday in a secluded cabin are the subject of the movie. The group finds a tape in the cabin that plays a sequence of incantations that summon demons.
Ash is forced to fight for his life after discovering that four of his pals have been possessed. Despite having a very different plot than “Knock at the Cabin,” the movie is directed by Raimi, who enjoys the same kinds of scary movies that Shyamalan does. Additionally, “The Evil Dead” is a cult classic, making it impossible for lovers of the genre to avoid.
The Lodge (2019)
The directors of the horror movie “The Lodge” are Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. Grace Marshall, her soon-to-be husband Richard Hall, and their two small children are the focus of the narrative. Richard chooses to spend Christmas at Grace’s family lodge with his kids in the wake of his mother’s suicide. However, once the kids experience glimpses of the lodge’s past, horrible things happen and panic breaks out.
The movie’s main idea is similar to “Knock at the Cabin,” where unexplained occurrences ruin a family’s vacation. It doesn’t have any apocalyptic elements, though. However, the film includes several creative turns and unsettling situations to keep the audience interested.
You Should Have Left (2020)
David Koepp is the author and director of the psychological horror movie “You Should Have Left.” As a former banker and his actress wife, it features Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried. In an effort to repair their relationship, the couple vacations in Wales. They quickly learn, though, that their rental home has a troubled background. The movie addresses the psychological components of terror and is set in a remote area, just like “Knock at the Cabin.” While the main characters are coping with an external problem, it delves into their strained relationship. Additionally, the film is based on a book, in this case, Daniel Kehlmann’s 2017 book of the same name.