When the Shift Ends
When the Shift Ends

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When the Shift Ends

2023
Movie
19 min
Turkish

Hilal, who thinks that she started working at a call center where both Republican and Islamic works are sold via telemarketing, will try to sell to her first customer at the end of the day.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Alexandre CaronGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a small, isolated town, a series of unexplained disappearances begin to plague the community. As panic sets in, a local journalist, haunted by her own past, starts to investigate, uncovering a dark secret that connects the missing people. She must race against time to find them before the mysterious 'shift' claims another victim, leading her down a dangerous path where reality and delusion blur.

Critical Reception

When the Shift Ends received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance, while some found the plot convoluted in its latter half. Audiences generally responded well to the suspenseful narrative and the film's unsettling mood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and compelling central mystery.

  • The lead actress delivers a standout performance, anchoring the film's emotional weight.

  • Some viewers found the resolution to be somewhat predictable or underdeveloped.

Google audience: Viewers largely appreciated the film's tense and intriguing plot, often highlighting the gripping mystery and the effective build-up of suspense. The performances were generally well-received, though a segment of the audience felt the ending could have been more impactful.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Lumières Awards.

Fun Fact

The isolated setting of the film was specifically chosen to enhance the feeling of claustrophobia and paranoia among the characters.

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