It Comes At Night | Scarier Than Ghosts
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- It Comes At Night is one of the most impressively daunting films I've ever watched, and it's not because the film is packed with horrifying images or actions (though it had its fair share); it's because of the camera, and its secret movements.
If you didn't find this film scary at all, or were disappointed by its lack of action, I hope this video will help you appreciate it at least a little bit more than before. Yes, it has its flow, and yes, it may be relying too much on the techniques and come across as a slow film with little narrative value. But if you go in without any preconception, and really invest yourself into the world it presents, I guarantee its methods will work better and at least put you on the edge of your seat for awhile.
If you can, why not get the best out of its intended optimal viewing experience?
Enjoy.
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Timestamp
0:00 Introduction
0:48 No Sound
2:34 Aspect Ratio & Lens
3:34 Atmosphere
4:20 The Last Act
4:35 Tracking & Zooms
5:16 Head-on & Tail-away
5:33 Omnipotence
5:57 Constant Movement
6:22 Fear of Symmetry
7:47 It Comes At Night
9:02 Thank You
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Okay, so I know it's a very divided film - did you love it or hate it? And did watching the trailer ruin it for you?
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Sorry, I normally love slow burns, but I hate this one.
Just wanted to add…
This is a great channel and I very much appreciate your insight into films.
You nailed all the fantastic visual aspects of this. Honestly, it's the only interesting thing about this film: the technical artistry at hand. More recently, The Humans... so much of its camerawork recalls Polanski and Kubrick that it, too, can be summed up as style over substance.
I remember liking it... or rather I remember not agreeing with the generally negative reception that it got from people within my circle. I can like a film based solely on atmosphere, but my friends were mostly bored or frustrated. Watching this video, I can say it didn't really stick with me. I don't remember hardly anything from the bits that were shown. I never watch trailers if I can avoid them.
i went in almost completely blind, after havin had it on My List™©® for EONS, & came out the other side deciding i unfortunately just did not like it. not necessarily thinking it's *bad* but that there were too many things abt it that sat bland-to-unwell w me.
this video went in a direction i wasn't expecting, & provided some interesting context, but ion think it's gonna alter my opinion should i watch it again.
I have to watch this again. I had the WORST theater experience watching this. The whole crowd turned against the movie and were laughing and yelling out
Most people aren't able to watch movies at theaters, it's incredible
I had a great theater experience but I saw so many walkouts out the corner of my eye
That's a crime. A movie theatre supposed to be handled like a libary.
The credits rolled, I felt sick with fear by the end, and four bros from Jersey stood up and shouted, "that sucked, lol". I felt insane.
I've had far too many bad theater experiences, specially with horror and superhero movies, and I've realized that all it takes it's a moron in the audience to turn the most of the audience into the most obnoxious babbling buffoons
I’m so glad I knew nothing about this movie going into it. Apparently people were really disappointed because the trailer painted it is as a completely different move than it actually was. To me, it was one of the most dread-inducing films I saw last year. I’m definitely due for a rewatch.
Another film I saw last year that really messed me up was “The Lodge”. I’d love to hear your take on it!
Marketing does suck when it misfires, and It Comes at Night was definitely misadvertised - but when the end product is as great as this film was, then it doesn't bother me. Was duped into a creature feature, stuck around for an excellent cabin fever thriller.
The Lodge was a really good film but I can't bring myself to watch it again. Its so emotionally draining!
@@tonyabrookes9931 Yeah, the opening sequence alone is enough to make me not want to watch it again.
Marketers in movies rarely earn their pay, and have needed a reform of their purpose for years
The marketing made it seem like it was a post apocalyptic monster thriller. Which it most definitely IS NOT.
What’s disturbing about this film is watching everything go to hell. You got this family trying to live life in the best way they possibly can. Then you got another couple who brings in a sense of hope for humanity. All for it to come crashing down in the end. The sense of dread is real
The other family brought no hope, only suspicion, lies, and distrust.
@@WobblesandBean they brought goats and chickens
I swear, this channel is a GEM! I discovered it 7 or 8 months ago and I was WOOOWED! Good work ! 🤩
Yo seriously man ... Channels do Great reviews
I’m so glad you uploaded about this movie. I could never explain why but I always found it so terrifying when I saw it in theaters. Your video puts it so perfectly
Best review I read was “nothing… nothing comes at night”
This film has stuck with me for years, it’s one of the only films I couldn’t sleep after watching because it made me so unsettled
How??
@@dapep8886probably the other family dying part. its disturbing
In a time where the likes the of Hereditary and Midsommar gets so many praises and appreciation for it's psychological elements, one would think that this particular title would receive similar reception, but that's far from the truth
It's such an unsettling and disturbing film that shouldn't be by any metrics a "niche" flick, I'm so glad that you are giving it a bit more recognition
Because there's no real direct threat....it's pretty obvious. Hereditary has the demon king paimon, midsommar has the cult. THIS movie is a bunch of unsettling music and camera angles.
@@dapep8886 no direct threat is what makes it scary
Such a shame most people thought it’d be a horror movie and completely turned on it. I thought it was fantastic and so very under appreciated
Watching your videos is like taking a course in understanding cinema. I've seen this film. It did gnaw at me and then made me angry at the characters, probably as a way to handle the fear it created. Thank you so much. Headed to Mubi now.
Hey I just want to say, you introduced me to Wong Kar-wai and Park Chan-wook, and I just want to thank you so much, truly masterful filmmakers. Not that the others featured aren't good, these two just really blew me away. Amazing channel and work
thank u so much for always giving me different perspectives towards movies, reasons to appreciate them more for what they are and not only as a product of my entertainment. i saw ur community post about this a few days ago and decided to watch it but i couldn’t properly see what exactly it’s great at other than the blatantly draining atmosphere it successfully created to drive the audience into discomfort. i really liked the section where u explained the angles between will and paul! just one of the many things i would never be able to realize on my own. i still find it an acquired taste of a movie but i definitely have appreciation for its technicality
A devastating film. Thanks for the great work!
I'd never seen or heard of this movie before. Watched the first 30 seconds of your video, paused it, watched it, then came back here.
*Loved* the movie, though it was really hard to watch. I felt more dread with this movie than almost any other I can think of.
Your video of it was great as well, and I learned a lot! Keep up the awesome work!
As an analytical person, your channel ease the trouble to breaking down in my brain that helps by eases my mind to just watch your video
This Made no sense :(
This one of the most underrated, if not the most underrated film.
It's perfect and the end kills me every time
How the movie creates a horrific mood in so many ways is so fascinating.
Thanks always for inspiring and at the same time so knowledgeable video!
That scream after that stray shot, it was so heart wrenching! Seen it years ago, but that actor's performance when you know who is hit, is so believable.
This film is so depressing and built the unsettling like nothing else. The doubts of people, the fear of not being healthy, and the endless sadness of losing once you love
I always felt like this movie got mixed reviews from audiances because people expected different when watching the trailer. Will become a classic in a few years for sure.
Yes! Thank you for this. This film deserves praise and recognition. I felt like I was holding my breath the entire runtime. It is gorgeously crafted, and I honestly can’t watch it often because it is so steeped with dread and horror and it disturbs me deeply.
Perfect analysis of this movie. You perfectly put into words the unease this movie causes.
This movie reaches beyond scary. It left a feeling of palpable hopelessness that went down to my bones. Watching it again would do my mind and heart no good.
Agreed. It's another one I cant rewatch because of the emotional toll. Such a gem though
You are one of the best video essayist on UA-cam. Love your POV. You make me watch movies differently now.
Have you seen his movie "Waves"? Its absolutely heartwrenching and visually beautiful and the story structure is also pretty interesting and unique, you should check it out if you get the chance
I love horror-type films that only have people in them and no supernatural or extraterrestrial or sci fi entities in them.
Brilliant editing and writing Spiki! So happy I'm supporting you, I hope many more will do as well. Cheers from rainy Paris 😍
Always a pleasure! Hope the rain is fully enjoyed with a cup of coffee or a good read! Cheers
Thanks for putting out some positive perspective on this film. While it’s quite decisive amongst viewers, your video does a great job of breaking down how this is not just a methodical film, but also one written with intention. I just recently watch this for the first time this year (2024, away from the controversial marketing), and it always had my attention while watching. A tragic tale filled with assumptions, anxiety, and utter grief.
This is an absolutely brilliant analysis. I am going to dust off my Blu-ray copy and have a a completely new perspective, all thanks to you.
Easily one of the most underrated films of 2017! Also Trey Edward Shults’ 2019 film Waves was one of my favorites of that year! 🙌🏼 Great video!
my toxic trait is watching reviews of movies i haven't heard of. thanks for the great breakdowns!
Dude, your videos absolutely crush. Keep it up.
Bro I just watched this movie after seeing it in your thumbnail. This movie being in your channel means its a must watch. And now watching your video after watching it, and ... WHAT A MOVIE !
Hi Spikima. Please do David Lynch movies next.
He's got a David Lynch video
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I love your content so much. Thank you for sharing your insight and knowledge of film with us all.
Your videos are phenomenal. Keep them up, fellow Korean!
Solid analysis. Well done.
This is one of my favorite movies ever. Never noticed all the formal details that they used to enhance the story. Must rewatch
This film is a damn masterpiece. So glad to see one of my favorite channels give it some love!
Worst marketing for one of the best psychological thrillers in the past couple of years.
I watched it without seeing any trailers which worked out well for be. Seeing this "blind" allowed me to fully appreciate this wonderful movie.
This is one of my favorite movies. I saw it in an empty theater with friends and got to fully study it and its subtle nuances
awesome take on the movie. the theme of trust-paranoia were important for me also
I never understood why this movie was getting so many mixed reviews. I saw it when it first dropped in theaters, and then another 3 times afterwards and it's amazing.
i dont remember all, but i expected more of the film. maybe i rewatch it again now
Nothing happens. It starts and a few things happen then it ends
@@brixcer5681 yeah
blame that partly on how it was marketed. I remember the trailers made it seem like there was more to it. I also had a negative reaction to it but have watched it again since and enjoyed it for what it is.
I'm glad that I found your channel 🤠
It's a really well made but ultimately hollow horror, especially for A24. The points it makes here and there are glaringly obvious to the viewer, sometimes contradictory, and more so for the intended "elevated horror" audience. It's the kind of film you leave with positive feelings until you realize that aside from people dying here and there, nothing actually happens at all. There's a thin line between leaving plot points open for interpretation and not actually making anything that resembles a narrative and It Comes at Night is dangerously close to the latter.
Remember when this came and was trashed by the mainstream because the trailer was obtuse and the title made *them* infer that it was a monster film?
I remember, because everyone in the theater I went to hated it, some even walked out, while I watched a truly dark and horrific film that I feel like those people wanted, but refused to digest.
While Dawn of the Dead and The Walking Dead depict how we always romanticize zombie/plague apocalypse scenarios unfolding; this movie, for me at least, is how one would probably go. If you were someone that survived, you probably won't have much info about the state of the world and you're surviving on your paranoia alone. There are no heroes, no rebuilding civilization, just you and your ever-shrinking familial circle and the danger right outside your borders.
This is so good
Second time whatcing it today. First was in the theater. Fantastic made movie!
This movie disappointed some for not being more traditional, but I think it ultimately succeeds because it is not. Fantastic experience
EXCELLENT
I 1ove your analysis on any movie and I will watch whatever you want to talk about faithfully.
That being said, I don't like this movie. Is it all the amazing things you spoke of? Yes. But does that translate well to an audience from a creative perspective? Not really. I hate to say it because I wanted to love the movie so much, but it feels like the director was speaking to us the audience in a language they know we do not speak or understand. It feels like directorial masterbation.
This film was marketed horribly. And that colored my experience with it at the theater. I like to think I try to not have expectations but this film completely went against everything it was marketed as. I have since watched it again and quite enjoyed it. what a difference a few years makes.
This Movie Kept Making My Imagination Go Wild And Try To Make Something Out Of Everything
Unlike other thrillers and horror movies of this era, ive never understand why this movie in particular haven't had the success or the cult following he deserves.
Watched two times, anf both of them were amazing cinematic experiences. Definitely one of the best movies of the last 5-7 years. Really brilliant!
Give it time. About 5 years. I call it prequel syndrome
could you do a video on an animated movie? none of that disney shit, but there are some truly interesting, atmospheric and dark animated movies out there, and i would to hear your take on one of them
thank you kindly for the work you do. i can't speak for others, but you always help me to appreciate movies more than i ever thought possible.
Could you cite some?
@@Vinilalari Not the original commenter, but I could offer up a select few from across the world.
1) Mad God is a stop motion horror with pretty much no dialogue which is an unsettling watch. It's more of an experience than anything, surreal, disturbing, but an overall experience worth having at least once. Essentially, a mysterious character descends into madness possibly searching for something. It's also the most recent on my list.
2) There's Fantastic Planet, which I wouldn't consider horror, but it's another surreal experience with an uncomfortable feel to it I'd argue being better than Mad God (at least, depending on your tastes). It's a coproduction between a French and Czechoslovakian company. It's essentially about these big blue aliens who keep humans as pets.
3) In 1986, Czechoslovakian film The Pied Piper was released. Something I'd forgotten until looking it up again just now is that they used an entirely fictitious language throughout the film (nothing relevant to your question, just thought it was interesting). It's stop motion and closer to the original tone of the Pied Piper. Sidenote, but another great spin on that tale is the 2015 Korean film The Piper (although that one is not animated).
4) Speaking of Korea, if you want something less surreal but more visceral, I'd recommend The King of Pigs, an animated film from South Korea (also known as a hanguk aeni). Basically follows these boys who are bullied and end up committing violent acts. It's got instances of being pushed to self-harm, as a warning.
5) Where the Wind Blows is one from Britain, and it's a chilling movie which will haunt you. It follows an elderly couple after a nuclear blast.
6) From Japan, there's a few anime movies of varying quality. Sometimes you find that the manga (Japanese comic) is better, but sometimes not. Not to mention, but not every anime is based on a manga. I decided to include two movies in this one. I liked King of Thorn for some high intensity (certain people are frozen to avoid deadly disease, wake early, chaos ensues). Then you have Perfect Blue, which is a psychological thriller that follows an ex-idol trying to make it as an actor. She's stalked and also has her sanity warped.
(There's actually PLENTY I could recommend for anime movies-even more for series, but I'll cheat a little by just name dropping a few more movies: Asura, Barefoot Gen, and Grave of Fireflies... first taking place during a famine, and the other two during war)
7) And finally, there's the original Watership Down and Plague Dogs, western cartoon movies that feature animal protagonists. Both feature graphic violence and strong plots centering around survival. These two I see included in plenty of "most disturbing cartoon" lists, and for good reason.
@@IzzyMarrie amazing. Thanks so much! Gonna watch them all
@@Vinilalari Of course! I hope you enjoy at least a few of these, and bonus if you end up liking them all! And if in the future, you want more recommendations, I can make another list eventually
Hey Spikima, I don’t know if you read comments, but I’m curious what your take was on “It Follows”
SPOOKY VIDEO :D
I still need to watch that movie. I feel like I will love it because it seems the same vibe as Hereditary, my favourite!
It's not as good as Hereditary but it's much better than the hate it got when it first came out.
I only heard bad things about this movie but I still need to see it
Hey there Spikima, a little of topic question. Do you have problems with Copyright Issues when releasing your video essays? Or is it possible for you to monetize your videos? Best, Jimmy
THANK YOU. Be been telling everyone about this movie since it came out and nobody else saw it! It’s great!!!!
i'd like to see a video on The Killing of Two Lovers
Can you do an analysis of the Japanese film Hanabi?
beautiful movie and a very good analysis... the only thing i don't understand... who opened the door?
I’ve had numerous people denigrate this movie to me because it isn’t a real “horror movie”. But as stated in the video, fear is the feeling there is danger around the corner. This movie is distilled fear.
For me the trailer made me think, that the movie would be something else. I need to revisit it with new eyes.
This movie with a three day long depression bout. I never want to see it again. It was amazing.
Loved this movie ever since I first saw it. I think the marketing around it really skewed people's expectations of it. Schultz is proving himself to be an amazing up and coming director
I love this movie.
I saw this at the beginning of the pandemic. Bad idea, I was chilled to the bone at the end of this movie
I've been interested in seeing this. I love horror and movies that terrify me, but I can't handle gore. People dying and blood is fine, things like losing body parts or physical torture usually not. Can anyone tell me what level you'd consider this movie, without spoilers? Thanks.
Nothing torturous or gory in that sense at all! Its more atmospheric horror than bloody, if bloody at all.
@@SpikimaMovies Wonderful! Thanks so much for answering my question. I need to watch it now so then I can watch your video!
This movie is really good and i was annoyed by all the negative reviews by people bc they were expecting monsters. This film is similar to ‘28 days later’. In both films yes there are monsters, but the real monsters are the humans. It’s about exploring how humans behave when civil society breaks down and survival is the only thing that matters. How hard it is to trust other people and doing the right thing can feel so wrong bc everyone is a threat to your own survival. Though I get that the title is misleading and baited people into thinking it’s a creature feature.
혹시 헤어질 결심 관련영상 올리실 생각 있으신가요? 아니먼 마더영상 자막 가능한가요?
헤어질 결심은 이번 달에, 마더 자막은 일주일 안에 올라옵니다 :)
"No movement, no struggle, and no life"
I absolutely loved this movie when I saw it in theaters. My friends, however, hated it 🤣🤣
i find it terrifying how i have already watched this movies 4 times over the last years and i have always forgotten about it. when i search for it, it tells me i already searched it and have already watched and also reviewed it.
and i always do the same: i never look for the plot, i just go ahead and watch it again. and i always come back from it traumatized and deeply sadned.
How do you forget every time?
@@Fuzzysea693dude is a goldfish
Frankly, if Paul had just turned away Will and his family in the beginning, they'd have been fine. I know that people argue that the grandfather may have already infected them from the beginning, but I don't think so. I think Andrew was the one who infected everybody, and Will/Kim knew it.
The movie is really good at first i thought infected people turn into monsters but its not but that's okay, unlike other usual monster movie its something else compared to other movies.
Banger fucking vid, however I sitll have no fucking clue what's going on in this movie
I liked this movie, i knew nothing about it and watched it on Netflix. I guess people wanted The Walking Dead not a thinking film.
Seems the marketing didn't promote it as a thinking film.
I'm not one of these people who thinks everyone is dumb (quite the opposite sometimes). But if you don't tell people they have to think, they won't. And so people judged the movie or watched it incorrectly.
I've done this before
I would like you to watch lijo jose pelissery's movies and if u love it,then to make a video about it.
It's a tragedy about fear and paranoia, and how it compels the characters to do everything in order to survive. Yet, what is the point in surviving if your only reason for living is gone, and all that remains is the same fear and paranoia? It was okay for what it was, but I still did not like the bait and switch that got my butt in that seat.
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This film in my opinion is excellent, however the "flaws" would be the very fact that it was unsettling and had a sense of dread but did not allow the audience a proper reasoning for what events followed. It is also a film that makes humans THE MONSTERS; their paranoia and desperation turn the into ones, the plaque is never explained ... The door remains a mystery. We never quite understand the It of It Comes At Night-even in The Wailing, Hereditary, Midsommar, The Shining, and the Tale of Two Sisters answer their IT whether the MONSTER IS HUMAN OR ACTUALLY SUPERNATURAL.
The IT isn't as satisfying when it's just "The It was the circumstances not the plaque, not the door; it doesn't even please when we do get certain answers: Travis being infected with the plaque but Kim and Will getting killed because of suspicion. As a fan of mediums such as books, graphic novels, a TV series, and films; I personally have always been rubbed wrong by open endings. There is no resolution, the opening of this film was Medias Res but didn't seem to want to explain why what was happening happened; open to interpretation is only satisfying when rules have been established.
A slow burn with no buildup is what it is seen as, although in reality the climax is unsatisfactory because of the lack of "buildup"; the plaque was "meaninglessness" just a plot device for a character study: to the average viewer that is seen as anticlimactic ... Oh the HORROR.
진짜 한국어 자막 있는거 너무좋다..
I generally like horror films that lean towards the artsy, but this movie bored me to tears.
What? Comes at night?
Come on really? You can have the best painting technique and tools but if you are painting a trash can the canvas is still trash. This movie is excellently filmed, if only they had used those talents to film an actual plot that is worth the audience attention then it wouldn't be so bad.
Well, to be fair, everything is scarier than ghosties…
I watched this before, I thought it was quite forgettable and the changing aspect ratios just ruined the immersion
Just a simple man (but not into slasher movies), can't understand any of the happenings at all *cries while watching Descent*
I LOVE slow burns, especially well written scary ones. That being said I HATE this movie. I've tried rewatching it but I still hate it. Not a bad movie, I just hate it. Dear sweet beelzebub I was just so let down by this movie 😔
the title was misleading .. be patient with the movie!
I saw this in the theatres. Had people walk out and swear at the screen. I wasn’t a fan either and I’m still not tbh.
The film was poorly marketed as a different film, hence why when people went to see it expecting a blumhouse film they were disappointed.