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During a long overdue wedding anniversary retreat, the Davison family holes up inside a secluded house while a group of masked killers closes in under cover of dusk. The silent tension in the living room quickly gives way to chaos as the intruders radio in their demands and the night grows colder and louder. Erin, a cousin visiting for the weekend, discovers a surprising knack for defending herself and others with practical, makeshift tools and quick, decisive moves. As the attackers rethink their plan after realizing one person can fight back, the balance of power shifts in small, brutal exchanges. What begins as a tense siege becomes a test of nerves, trust, and sheer will to survive the night. No one is truly safe under the cover of the night tonight.

Released in 2013, the film was directed by Adam Wingard with a screenplay by Simon Barrett. It presents a lean, kinetic horror thriller built around a home invasion premise, anchored by a truly strong performance from Sharni Vinson as Erin.

Box office figures show the movie earned about 14.347 million worldwide on a modest budget globally, translating into a solid return for a lean horror project. Its commercial performance helped cement Wingard and Barrett as influential voices in genre cinema.

It carved a place in modern horror for its pragmatic heroine and its way of twisting home invasion tropes. The film favors practical effects, tight editing, and brutal wit over CGI excess, earning praise from fans and critics who value craft and suspense over gore alone, and true solid craftsmanship.

Reception highlighted the film's lean pacing, sharp social subtext, and focus on survival under pressure. Viewers are invited to consider family dynamics under strain, the ethics of violence, and how fear reshapes trust. The result is a brisk, tense experience that sticks with you after the credits roll for days.