The Block

The Block is an American horror-fantasy film directed by Jordan Peele and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is Disney's first horror film since the 1980 movie The Watcher in the Woods. The plot centers on the tenants who live in the titular apartment complex who suddenly find themselves facing off against a mysterious entity that has awoken from beneath. It stars, , , , , , , and. The film was released through Disney+.

Plot
In the middle of New York City, an out of the way apartment block simply called The Block, houses a diverse group of families, ne'er-do-wells and miscellaneous types who all come from different walks of life. Their uneventful, yet peaceful life is interrupted when an entity that has lived under their home is awakened. Everyone must face their insecurities and fears if they are to save their home and their lives.

Cast

 * as Alan Park, a socially distant writer desperate for a good story who lives with his younger sister.
 * as Amelia Park, an outgoing blogger who lives with her older brother.
 * as Ryan Ostertag, the landlord of the Block who is trying to forget his past.
 * as Beth Ostertag, Ryan's teenage daughter who wants to be independent.
 * as Evan Wade, a coach who keeps it together and places his family above all else.
 * as Sasha Wade, a stay at home mother and Evan's supportive wife.
 * Phoenix Nicholson as Cody Wade, Evan and Sasha's precocious son.
 * as Vera Luz, a confidant single club singer on maternity leave.
 * as Ira Knowby, an eccentric elder obsessed with fantasy and mythology.
 * as Johnny Coats, Beth's boyfriend with a wild streak.
 * as Maya East, Beth's best friend.
 * as Greg Oluwo, one of Beth's friends.
 * as Lyle Smalls, the handyman of the Block who remains optimistic.
 * as Nancy Goldsmith, a former professor who brings the residents together.
 * as Mr. Snack, a mysterious stranger who has plans for the residents.

Production
The film's plot is loosely inspired by the filmmaker's disappointment with M. Night Shyamalan's Lady in the Water which took a similar premise, but was regarded as being "wasted" due to the film's massive negative reception. It was also inspired by the Japanese horror-comedy World Apartment Horror.

Music
The film's score is composed by Christian Vasselbring and Tobias Lilja who had previously composed the music for the video game Little Nightmares. The Block is their first feature film.