🔍 Synopsis

Cobweb tells the story of Peter a shy timid 8 year old boy living with his strict parents Carol and Mark. They lead a standard forume family until Peter begins to hear tapping noises from inside the walls of his bedroom. Peter’s parents dismiss all his fears but the noises become more frequent. As the fear deepens he starts to suspect that his parents are hiding something more sinister.

Substituting teacher Miss Devine becomes a source of comfort for Peter. But when the boy starts to uncover the skeletons hidden in the closet, he soon discovers that there are disturbing secrets buried deep within the house that can unleash unimaginable horror and havoc.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Classic horror fans appreciate Cobweb for the storytelling alongside creating the palpable tension. Outstanding performances from Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr have also received critical acclaim and added feather to their cap as did the prominent writers and animators behind the film.

🎭 Cast & Crew

Woody Norman assumes the role of Peter. Lizzy Caplan takes on the character of Carol, Peter’s Mother. Antony Starr plays Mark, Peter’s Father. Cleopatra Coleman plays Miss Devine. Director: Samuel Bodin (Marianne) Screenwriter: Chris Thomas Devlin (Texas Chainsaw Massacre – 2022)

💡 Personal Insights

‘Cobweb’ does its best work in the slow burn horror department, steadily constructing dread without jump scares. What is most memorable is the sinister relationship between Peter and his disturbingly overprotective parents, a character made more frightening with Antony Starr’s fierce presence (if you’ve watched The Boys, then you surely know the menacing charm I am talking about).

The tight runtime of the films keeps the suspense palpable, and the house itself is a character—claustrophobic and filled with dread. The film’s last act turns the narrative upside down in a shocking and terrifying twist in which you are left pondering, “Who is the real monster?”

🌍 Cultural Significance

‘Cobweb’ brilliantly takes a shot at universally accepted childhood fears that relate to being neglected, catastrophically misunderstood, and confined within boundaries of an environment that is presumably safe, yet it is not. It portrays the ideas of alienation, parents’ fierce control, and the horrific consequences that lie within the walls of an ordinary family.

The movie also demonstrates an adaptation of psychological trauma and atmosphere based horror as seen in ‘Hereditary’ and ‘The Babadook’, which is a prevailing style in contemporary horror films.