Behind every tree, beneath every shadow, something is watching—and it’s getting closer.
He’s Out There (2018) is a suspenseful home-invasion slasher set against the deceptively peaceful backdrop of a remote lakeside cabin. Directed by Quinn Lasher and starring Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), the film blends psychological horror with classic slasher tropes, delivering a tense and visually chilling story of survival and motherhood.
Laura takes her two young daughters on a weekend getaway to their family’s vacation home, hoping for some relaxation before her husband arrives. But the quiet woods conceal more than just scenic isolation. Strange occurrences begin to disturb their peace—missing items, eerie sounds in the forest, and a sinister children’s storybook that seems to foreshadow something horrific.
As night falls, the family finds themselves stalked by a masked man—someone who’s not only been watching them but has been preparing for this moment. Armed with cruel traps and an almost theatrical sense of horror, the killer methodically terrorizes Laura and her daughters, forcing them into a nightmarish game of survival. Unlike many horror leads, Laura is not a passive victim—she fights fiercely, driven by a mother's instinct to protect her children.
With its cold color palette, woodland setting, and unnerving score, He’s Out There crafts a deeply atmospheric and nerve-rattling experience. While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, it excels in tension, pacing, and emotional stakes, offering a chilling reminder that sometimes the most terrifying monsters are those hiding just outside the door.
