A new trailer has dropped for the anticipated mystery thriller from the creator of the film Time, a project known for its eerie concept about a beach where people age at an extraordinary pace.
Shyamalan fans get a fresh look at the upcoming feature, Knock at the Cabin. The latest clip offers additional footage and hints about the story. It centers on a family vacation gone wrong when four strangers invade the couple’s lakeside cabin with their young daughter. The intruders deliver a chilling ultimatum: save humanity from an imminent apocalypse. Yet the price of doing so is steep, forcing the couple to face a devastating choice about who stays and who goes among them.
The trailer also highlights a cast of recognizable faces. Dave Bautista, famous for his turn as Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appears in a pivotal role. Rupert Grint, best known for his long-running portrayal of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter series, joins the ensemble as well. Other members include Ben Aldridge, Jonathan Groff, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and additional performers who contribute to the tense atmosphere of the thriller. These actors contribute a blend of vulnerability and fear that mirrors the film’s claustrophobic setting and high-stakes premise.
Director M. Night Shyamalan—often celebrated for his signature twists and suspenseful storytelling—adds another striking entry to his catalog. His acclaimed body of work includes The Sixth Sense, Signs, The Village, Split, and Visit, as well as Old, a film that explores a mysterious beach where time betrays the body. The new project continues his tradition of inviting audiences to test loyalties and question what they would sacrifice to avert catastrophe.
Knock at the Cabin, featuring Bautista and Grint among its cast, is slated for release in early February. The film invites viewers to lean into a claustrophobic set-up that relies on character dynamics and moral tension to propel the mystery forward. As events unfold, the audience is left pondering whether there is a way to avert disaster without giving up the people they love most.
Note: This overview provides a glimpse into the film’s premise and cast, drawing on official previews and public communications about the project. All descriptions reflect the information shared by the production team and industry reporting up to the current date. Attribution for the character introductions and casting comes from studio announcements and standard trade coverage.