“The Devil Comes at Night” is a 2023 horror film directed by Scott Leaver. The story follows Ben, a former boxer struggling with his past, who returns to his late fatherβs remote farmhouse, hoping to retrieve a hidden inheritance. However, upon arrival, he quickly realizes that heβs not alone. A local cult with cannibalistic tendencies has sinister plans and traps Ben within the confines of the farmhouse. Their leader, Mason, harbors a twisted connection to Benβs family, turning this visit into a life-or-death ordeal.
Ben finds an unexpected ally in Amy, the local librarian, who helps him uncover secrets about his family and the cultβs dark history with them. Together, they fight to survive the night, evading the cult members and piecing together a mystery thatβs both personal and terrifying. Faced with the horrors of his familyβs past and the immediate threat of the cult, Ben must confront his demons in order to escape.
The film explores themes of family legacy, survival, and the fight against malevolent forces in a suspenseful, horror-filled atmosphere.
