The author of the original source material for Knock at the Cabin, Paul G. Tremblay, shares his first reactions to the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan thriller. Audiences are currently gearing up for the latest highly-anticipated release from writer-director Shyamalan. Knock at the Cabin is set to land in theaters later this week and will adapt Tremblay’s award-winning novel The Cabin at the End of the World, which sees a couple and their young daughter faced with a terrifying decision after their vacation to a remote cabin is interrupted by four strangers.
Following the recent premiere of Knock at the Cabin, Tremblay has now shared his initial reactions to the adaptation of his novel.
Taking to Twitter to share his thoughts, Tremblay revealed that his head was spinning following the screening. The author stated that while he still had “some mulling to do” his initial thoughts are that Knock at the Cabin‘s performances, as well as the film itself, are both “pretty great.”
Knock At The Cabin Reactions Have Been Very Positive So Far
Knock at the Cabin sees Jonathan Groff and Ben Aldridge star as the couple at the center of the film’s major conflict, alongside Kristen Cui, who stars as their young daughter. Dave Bautista, Rupert Grint, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Abby Quinn star as the four home invaders, with early reactions to the film having echoed Tremblay’s sentiments about the film’s strong performances. Others have praised Knock at the Cabin’s nail-biting tension and well-rounded story, with general audiences now eager to finally get their hands on Shyamalan’s newest project.
These early Knock at the Cabin reviews have also brought major praise for Shyamalan, with many labeling it as one of his strongest releases to date. Shyamalan’s recent movies have received mixed responses from audiences, as the director now grapples with the significant level of expectation that has since attached itself to his projects. Known for his shocking twists that take the idea of subverting audiences’ expectations to an all-new level, Knock at the Cabin‘s unique plot has sparked much intrigue. Now, Tremblay’s praise is only likely to heighten this eagerness, as audiences seek to discover what Shyamalan has in store this time around.
Knock at the Cabin‘s promotional run saw Tremblay’s name omitted from various promotional materials, a move that understandably irked the author, while also leading many to question just how closely the film would stick to the events of the original source material. Therefore, it’s undoubtedly reassuring to hear Tremblay’s early praise for Knock at the Cabin, though it still remains to be seen just how Shyamalan has put his own touch on certain elements of the story. As Tremblay now gathers his thoughts, many will be hoping that the author shares some more in-depth reflections on Knock at the Cabin soon.
Source: Paul G. Tremblay
