Cobweb (2023)

[El Rey]

Hadn't heard of this one before but a trailer for Cobweb was released today
The Lionsgate horror film stars Lizzy Caplan, Anthony Starr and Cleopatra Coleman and released on Jul 21

https://youtu.be/hGY0icwlDGY

[HorrorBlu]

Here's the embedded trailer:

Cobweb (2023) Official Trailer – Lizzy Caplan, Woody Norman, Cleopatra Coleman, Antony Starr - YouTube

I read this script years ago. It's a good one.

For the first 30 pages or so, it sort of lulls you into thinking you're in for another generic Lights Out / Come Play / The Boogeyman type of movie, but as it goes along it gets increasingly macabre and twisted. By the end, it is more like Barbarian or Malignant.

Definitely looking forward to it.

[buck135]

Yup, I'm sold.

[El Rey]

Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

Here's the embedded trailer:

Cobweb (2023) Official Trailer – Lizzy Caplan, Woody Norman, Cleopatra Coleman, Antony Starr - YouTube

I read this script years ago. It's a good one.

For the first 30 pages or so, it sort of lulls you into thinking you're in for another generic Lights Out / Come Play / The Boogeyman type of movie, but as it goes along it gets increasingly macabre and twisted. By the end, it is more like Barbarian or Malignant.

Definitely looking forward to it.

thanks, i couldn't figure out how to embed it for the life of me.
That was my takeaway from the trailer - looks like all of those aforementioned horror movies we've seen BUT the actors involved and the cinematography have my attention. Its gonna be about the execution. One thing that gives me a little pause is the 90 minute run time. Sometimes thats not a good sign but on the other hand, you don't want something to drag or overstay its welcome.

[HorrorBlu]

Originally Posted by El Rey

One thing that gives me a little pause is the 90 minute run time. Sometimes thats not a good sign but on the other hand, you don't want something to drag or overstay its welcome.

It doesn't surprise me because it is a pretty sparsely written script. Less than 100 pages.

Outside of the dialogue, everything is written in a single line, no periods or commas. It's a strange format, but makes it extremely easy to read and fly through.

To give an example

This is how the script is written

Line after line after line

Without any sentences going long enough

To make it two lines in a row together

[MifuneFan]

Really great theatrical poster for this one.. Film looks good from the trailer too.



Poster with less text:

[Show spoiler]

[BillyDuffyLove77]

Love me some Lizzy Caplan so will show up to watch this

[mwynn]

COBWEB Trailer (2023) - YouTube

[Blu Myers]

I've seen it and I still have 13 days until I can say a word. But I will say this, the trailer did exactly what it needed to. Expect the unexpected.

[THF90]

Netflix or Hulu?

This can’t be going to theaters.

[John1701D]

Originally Posted by Blu Myers

I've seen it and I still have 13 days until I can say a word. But I will say this, the trailer did exactly what it needed to. Expect the unexpected.

It's been 13 days, spill it.

[unberechenbar]

Originally Posted by THF90

Netflix or Hulu?

This can’t be going to theaters.

Why do you say that?

[HorrorBlu]

Limited theatrical this Friday. Unfortunately, Barbie and Oppenheimer will probably destroy it.

[THF90]

Originally Posted by unberechenbar

Why do you say that?

It just looks like a TV movie to me and Lizzy isn’t really known as a big movie star.

I’m interested in checking it out.

[unberechenbar]

Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

Limited theatrical this Friday. Unfortunately, Barbie and Oppenheimer will probably destroy it.

I didn't know it was a limited release. It's playing in a lot of theaters near me. Maybe it won't stay in theaters very long though.

[ronboster]

Is it just me or does that still/hold shot for the trailer want the viewer to think..Babadook. Lizzy's hands and facial make-up looks exactly like Babadook.



I couldn't find the proper still shot from Babadook for comparison, but I'm sure anyone that visits this thread knows what I'm talking about.

[djgeneral]

I love Lizzy, really want to see this. Probably will save it for October

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by THF90

It just looks like a TV movie to me and Lizzy isn’t really known as a big movie star.

I’m interested in checking it out.

Neither lead is known as a movie star. Both better known for TV work. But that doesn’t mean a movie won’t play in theaters.

[j_sazin]

Blind-bought tickets a few days ago and finally saw the trailer before Terrifier last night. Can't wait for Tuesday!

[Blu Myers]

Originally Posted by John1701D

It's been 13 days, spill it.

Thank you for this reminder. I've had a review recorded for a week now and didn't think I could release it until the 25th. But yeah I quite enjoyed it. Lizzy and Antony were great in their roles, and there are some nice surprises. But it's not going to be for everyone. Don't want to spoil anything. But I dug it.