One of the latest films to push the boundaries of genre cinema, It Comes at Night, received mostly positive reviews but failed to connect with mainstream audiences. Of its shortcomings, many audiences were disappointed that they didn’t get the answers to the justification of the post-apocalyptic setting, as the film leaned far more into a dramatic tone about a family trying to survive their environment. Whether you loved the film or were hoping to get a chance to check it out, you’ll be able to grab it on Blu-ray and DVD September 12.
The film’s synopsis is as follows:
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“Heart-pounding suspense and razor-sharp tension highlight this highly-acclaimed thriller. 17-year-old Travis, secure within a desolate home with his protective and heavily armed parents (Joel Edgerton and Carmen Ejogo), watches his world abruptly change with the arrival of a desperate couple (Christopher Abbott and Riley Keough) and their young child. Panic and mistrust grow as the dangers of the outside world creep ever closer… but they may be nothing compared to the dangers within.”
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Our own review of the film says it will “join recent films like It Follows, The Babadook, and The Witch as an indie horror breakout that some hate, while others re-watch endlessly, picking out new insights and interpretations of the title’s implications. For hardcore horror fans, it’s definitely a film to see and discuss; for those who like more mainstream scary movie experiences? Well, Tom Cruise’s Mummy reboot is arriving just in time to feed your needs.”
For those hoping to gain more insight into the background of the film, unfortunately, there isn’t much offered in terms of supplemental features. However, you will be able to enjoy the Human Nature: Creating It Comes at Night Featurette.
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Produced by A24, It Comes at Night earns a spot right alongside some of the distributor’s recent releases like The Witch, Green Room, and Swiss Army Man. Interestingly, each of these films takes a new approach to its subject that isn’t seen in your average film from a large studio, causing those films to receive high honors from critics.
Unfortunately, these films also fail to do big numbers at the box office as audiences are left disappointed when their preconceived notions about the films aren’t met.
Another trend with all of these films is that shortly after debuting on Blu-ray and DVD, they gain new exposure from audiences when they debut on streaming services, allowing audiences to stumble across them without any expectations.
