The Coffee Table

Play trailer

The Coffee Table

2024

1h 31m

Horror

Comedy

Drama

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

89%

Tomatometer

37 Reviews

73%

Popcornmeter

100+ Ratings

Jesús and Maria love each other, endlessly, magnificently, even though they sometimes just don't notice. But hey, now that their little lump of love is born, everything's going to work out. Sure, Maria still has a bit of a North-Korean streak in handling the household, calling all the shots when it comes to the color of their apartment walls, the name of the baby, the food they eat, the TV shows they watch, the thickness of the toilet paper and their holiday destination. Jesús, to prove to her and himself he ain't some spineless trilobite but that he has a will of his own, gets to pick the coffee table. Halleluiah! A hard-won victory that he's cherishing by picking out the most aggressively ugly little thing imaginable, the furniture equivalent of Liberace getting lost in Ikea. An unbreakable wonder, says the salesman. Overpriced, says Maria. It will bring boundless happiness to their lives, says the salesman. Their worst nightmare, says us....

Watch on Fandango at Home

Stream Now

Phil Hoad

Guardian

05/13/2024

2/5

Casas has an undeniable nose for middle-class peccadilloes, but tone is everything.

Go to Full Review

Emma Vine

Loud and Clear Reviews

Mar 2

4/5

Though utterly shocking and bleak, Caye Casas’ The Coffee Table is a unique standout, that will have audiences talking for years to come.

Go to Full Review

Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Jan 14

3.5/5

The Coffee Table perfectly balances its tone to make its horrific subject matter not only bearable but darkly comedic. Incredible performances further contribute to the unique tone that is masterfully struck by Casas.

Go to Full Review

Rebecca Sayce

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Jul 24

4/5

Not for the faint-hearted, The Coffee Table breaks the boundaries of being a simple horror film or a dark comedy, paying off for those brave enough to watch. A wonderfully executed film that is equal parts distressing and devilishly funny.

Go to Full Review

Meredith Jill Brown

Upcoming Horror Movies

Jul 17

9/10

The Coffee Table is a surprising glimpse into the inner workings of how normal people will deal with a horrifically tragic and unexpected event.

Go to Full Review

Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

11/04/2024

The filmmakers have conceived a bleak, emotionally violent film, but other than a lot of blood, it is not actually graphic. It will feel graphic, and you may wind up with a headache afterwards. Cayas is wise to let us use our imagination.

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Giovani M

@RT55636328 May 31

Para os críticos o filme é maravilhoso, porém para os amantes do cinema o filme não tem emoção, não tem suspense, só consegue ser considerado terror por ter sangue envolvido no enredo.

See more

Benjamin H

@RT03626419 Apr 11

Human anguish converted to film in the most brilliant way possible. El dolor humano convertido a filma en el modo mas brilliante

See more

Sean B.

@KillerTomato17 Mar 24

This film seems designed to build and build and build to a climax that will destroy you.

See more

Steven F.

@SteveGotScored Mar 21

One of the most emotional movies I’ve ever watched!

See more

Peter C

@RT59700763 Mar 16

Not necessarily a horror movie with jump scares, but rather a slow burning movie that leaves you gut wrenched and disturbed the entire time as it almost feels like the only people who know what's going on (or what is under the chair) are you and the main character. I'd say this was the first film that truly made me feel sick to my stomach on how exactly it was going to end. It makes you want to see the finish, not out of excitement, but out of dread. Definitely a unique movie in the genre, and I'd say it's worth a watch.

See more

Alexander A

@Whatarewewatching Mar 4

I cannot understate how much I do not like this movie. I have never written a review of any movie ever. This was the most pointless piece of media I have ever consumed. What a waste of time. Save yourself the 1.5 hours and stare at the wall, 50/50 you'll find it more fulfilling.

See more

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

POST RATING

Caye Casas

Director

David Pareja

Jesús

Estefanía de los Santos

María

Josep Maria Riera

Carlos

Claudia Riera

Cristina

Eduardo Antuña

Vendedor

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

99%

94%

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

A Real Pain

96%

82%

A Real Pain

Watchlist

TRAILER

for A Real Pain

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

90%

87%

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

The Love Witch

95%

61%

The Love Witch

Watchlist

TRAILER

for The Love Witch

Dream Scenario

91%

69%

Dream Scenario

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Dream Scenario

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

View more photos

Synopsis

Jesús and Maria love each other, endlessly, magnificently, even though they sometimes just don't notice. But hey, now that their little lump of love is born, everything's going to work out. Sure, Maria still has a bit of a North-Korean streak in handling the household, calling all the shots when it comes to the color of their apartment walls, the name of the baby, the food they eat, the TV shows they watch, the thickness of the toilet paper and their holiday destination. Jesús, to prove to her and himself he ain't some spineless trilobite but that he has a will of his own, gets to pick the coffee table. Halleluiah! A hard-won victory that he's cherishing by picking out the most aggressively ugly little thing imaginable, the furniture equivalent of Liberace getting lost in Ikea. An unbreakable wonder, says the salesman. Overpriced, says Maria. It will bring boundless happiness to their lives, says the salesman. Their worst nightmare, says us....

Director: Caye Casas
Screenwriter: Caye Casas, Cristina Borobia, Cristina Borobia, Caye Casas
Distributor: Cinephobia Releasing
Production Co: Alhena Films, La Charito Films, Apocalipsis Producciones
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 19, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 14, 2024
Runtime: 1h 31m