The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) Movie Review

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The Woman in Cabin 10 – Movie Review

First Reaction – The Woman in Cabin 10 pushes for an edgier outcome, through a slower build.

Director: Simon Stone

Writer: Joe Shrapnel, Anna Waterhouse, Simon Stone (Screenplay)

Writer: Ruth Ware (Novel)

Cast

  • Keira Knightley (Pride & Prejudice)
  • Hannah Waddingham (Mission Impossible Final Reckoning)
  • Guy Pearce (The Convert)
  • Kaya Scodelario (Crawl)
  • Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle)

Plot: A travel writer stumbles upon a gruesome secret while traveling aboard a luxury cruise ship.

Runtime: 1 Hour 32 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The movie ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ follows travel journalist Laura (Keira Knightley) who gets an assignment to cover a charity cruise hosted by Richard Bullmer (Guy Pearce). She’s invited by Anna (Emily Kongsli) to report on the event and unexpectedly runs into an old love interest while on board.

On her first night aboard the ship, Laura hears a strange noise coming from an empty cabin next door. Frustrated that no one believes her, and with no passengers reported missing, she starts investigating. Determined to find answers, Laura begins exploring the ship, hoping to uncover the truth and the secrets hidden among the guests.

Verdict on The Woman in Cabin 10

Recap

A travel journalist gets an invitation to a glamorous charity cruise, but after witnessing something suspicious, she starts investigating the passengers to uncover what’s really going on.

Best Parts

The story is captivating because it’s full of unanswered questions. The actors deliver excellent performances that add to the central puzzle. The setting also builds suspense, making the characters feel confined and contributing to the overall sense of mystery.

Worst Parts

While the mystery starts with promise, it unfortunately becomes sluggish and depends too much on a single character’s perspective. It doesn’t quite deliver the thrilling atmosphere it initially suggests, despite its slow and deliberate pace.

Final Thoughts –The Woman in Cabin 10 is an interesting mystery, which overplays the final act.

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2025-10-10 11:38