‘Cobweb’ Review: Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr Anchor a Weak Fairy Tale Frightfest
thewrap.comCobweb,” a wholly original story written by Chris Thomas Devlin (who wrote the 2022 reboot of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”) that appears to draw heavy inspiration from short-form horror content like “Tales From the Crypt” and features like “The People Under the Stairs.” And if you enjoy those inspirations, “Cobweb” sets itself up to be a success, especially with its leads being Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr, two performers who know how to creep people out.
The setup is fascinating almost immediately. Young Peter (Woody Norman) lives in an old house with his parents, Carol and Mark (Caplan and Starr, respectively).
But when Peter hears strange tapping behind his bedroom wall at night, he can’t convince his parents to take it seriously. As things come to a head, and Peter starts to get in trouble at school, the boy begins to worry that his parents might be hiding a dark secret.
Director Samuel Bodin and screenwriter Devlin certainly craft an intriguing tale, aided by whimsical, Tim Burton-esque production design courtesy of Alan Gilmore.
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