The Nurse
The Nurse

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The Nurse

2023
Movie
Adult · 18+
93 min
English

Starring: Blake Blossom, Candice Dare, Casey Calvert, Ryan Keely, Sarah Vandella, Whitney Wright

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Peter FlinthGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, 'The Nurse' follows the disturbing case of Danish nurse Christina Aistrup Hansen. Hansen is suspected of murdering several patients and attempting to murder others. When a brave young nurse, Pernille Kurzke, begins to suspect her colleague, she embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth before more lives are lost.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its suspenseful storytelling and Josephine Park's performance. Some critics found the pacing uneven, but the overall narrative of a medical thriller based on a real-life case resonated with audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • A chilling and suspenseful Danish thriller that effectively builds tension.

  • Josephine Park delivers a compelling performance as the enigmatic nurse.

  • The film skillfully navigates the real-life crime, though some aspects could have been explored further.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a gripping and unsettling true crime story. Many highlighted the strong performances and the intense atmosphere, though a few noted that the plot occasionally felt predictable.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the real-life case of Christina Aistrup Hansen, who was convicted in 2017 for the attempted murder of four patients and the murder of one patient at Nykøbing Falster Hospital in Denmark.

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