Cobweb Review

Put it at the top of your Halloween list

I’ve wanted to watch Cobweb since I first learned about it in this video. It seemed spooky and thoughtful, promising a depth that often feels missing in the modern horror genre’s reliance on brash jump scares. Two years later, it popped up in my Netflix feed, and I finally watched it.

And boy, am I glad I did!

Cobweb follows young Peter, the only son of two overprotective parents. He’s a lonely boy, bullied at school and isolated at home, except for the constant presence of his stay-at-home mother. The story begins when Peter starts hearing scratches and knocks against his empty bedroom wall, which his parents, of course, can’t hear. They tell him he’s imagining the noises and send him back to bed each night.

Then, Peter starts to hear a voice from the wall. It’s a young girl, offering him companionship, advice, and asking for his help. But her guidance leads Peter down a dark path of revenge, ultimately revealing more about his little world than he ever wanted to know.

If you’re into horror, I highly recommend checking out Cobweb! It’s delightfully spooky, with an exciting twist. The movie feels more like a scary fairytale than a straight-forward horror/thriller. And at only 90-odd minutes, it’s a perfect choice for a Halloween watch-a-thon.

Spoilers ahead.

I want to talk about more than just enjoying this movie. It’s great on its own, but it excels at leaving you with something important to think about long after the credits roll. If you’ve already seen it or don’t care about spoilers, read on.

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