The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025)

Score: 5 / 10
Category: Movie
Platform: Netflix

One-line verdict

A strong and engaging setup that loses its footing once the story explains itself.

What worked

• The setup is genuinely clever and pulled me in early.
• The first quarter establishes tension and paranoia well. The “is this real or not?” angle is familiar, but it’s handled competently.
• Casting helps a lot. Recognisable faces make the situation believable and carry the early parts of the film.

What broke

• Once the explanation comes in, the story becomes very basic.
• The biggest issue is the husband’s plan. If you’re planning to murder your wife and she brings a journalist onboard to interview her, that should be an immediate stop-everything moment. A competent person would recognise that risk straight away.
• The movie depends on this decision to function. When that logic doesn’t hold, the entire setup collapses in hindsight.

What others are saying

• Critics generally praise the atmosphere, pacing, and performances.
• Most reviews focus on how tense and engaging the buildup is, while glossing over the plausibility of the reveal.
• Audience reactions are mixed. Some enjoyed the ride. Others felt it didn’t make sense once everything was explained.

The section below discusses plot details.

Why this didn’t work for me

I understand why many people respond positively to this movie. The buildup is effective, and I was engaged for most of its runtime. But once the story reveals its hand, the logic simply doesn’t hold up.

The film asks to be taken seriously, then relies on a decision that no reasonably competent character would make. That turns what should have been a solid psychological thriller into something that feels hollow after the fact.

This lands as a strong 5 for me. It’s watchable and not incompetent, but it isn’t disciplined enough to earn a 6. With a tighter and more believable core plan, it could have worked much better.