The Nurse
St. Vagil's new hospital administrator Jerry Fibler, who got his job by romancing the owner, Amanda Hope, is looking to make drastic changes to increase profits. Nurse Farrah, Nurse Black, Nurse Bobbi, and sexy Technician Fisher are all on notice that one or more many lose their jobs. And straight-shooting resident surgeon Dr. Russ may be replaced by a shaky handed so-called "sex change specialist" named Lesdick. Fibler may find out, however, that the top dogs in hospitals are the nurses.
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Plot Summary
A college student, indebted to her parents, takes a job as a night nurse in a secluded hospital. She soon discovers that her patients are not what they seem, and the hospital harbors dark secrets. As she delves deeper, she finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious entity within the hospital walls.
Critical Reception
The Nurse (1997) received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and lead performance, while others found the plot predictable and lacking in originality. Audiences generally responded to the thriller elements but noted its similarities to other hospital-set horror films.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its atmospheric tension and a committed performance from its lead.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and derivative horror tropes.
- The film struggles to distinguish itself within the crowded genre of hospital thrillers.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some viewers finding it a serviceable thriller and others deeming it forgettable.
Fun Fact
Larisa Oleynik, who plays the lead role, was primarily known for her roles in teen dramas like 'The Secret World of Alex Mack' and '10 Things I Hate About You' around the time of this film's release.
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