Knock at the Cabin

Knock, knock. Who's there? M. Night Shyamalan. I look forward to each and every time one of his films comes knocking on my door. Like any artist, not every film can be brilliant. But there is always something special about each of his films, something interesting. "Knock at the Cabin" is one of his brilliant films. What's it all about? A same sex couple, Eric and Andrew along with their adopted daughter Wen, have rented a cabin in the woods. Along come four strangers, led by Leonard (Dave Bautista) who knock on their cabin's door. Once they have made their way forcibly inside, they make an announcement: Eric, Andrew and Wen must pick someone in their family to die and then kill that person themselves otherwise the world will end. Does that sound bananas? It does! And it sounds bananas to Eric, Andrew and Wen too. Let this intense, fun, thrill-ride begin! Dave Bautista, that hulking mass of an actor, is phenomenal. I hope he receives a nomination for this role because he deserves it. In fact the entire cast is amazing. Kristen Cui, who plays Wen is a stand out by a child actor. This gripping emotional thriller is something you should check out in the theatre if you can, or catch it now on streaming services. It's a knock out.