Night Shift
Night Shift

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Night Shift

2021
Movie
11 min
No Language

A deaf security guard on the night shift observes a man in a midst of a crisis: they find a new way to communicate.

Insights

IMDb3.2/10
Director: Alex StuyckGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young adults breaks into an abandoned asylum, seeking thrills and documenting their illegal adventure. As they delve deeper into the decaying structure, they awaken a malevolent entity that has been dormant for years. Trapped and terrorized, their search for excitement turns into a desperate fight for survival against the supernatural forces within.

Critical Reception

Night Shift received a largely negative reception from critics, with many citing its derivative plot and poor execution. Audience scores were also low, reflecting general disappointment with the film's predictable scares and lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric setting, but criticized for a derivative and uninspired plot.

  • The film suffers from weak character development and jump scares that fail to resonate.

  • Ultimately, it's another forgettable entry in the found-footage horror subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong dislike for the movie, with common complaints about the slow pacing, lack of suspense, and poor acting. Many viewers felt it was a waste of time and offered nothing new to the horror genre.

Fun Fact

Director Alex Stuyck reportedly used real abandoned locations for filming to enhance the eerie atmosphere, though the specific asylum used remains undisclosed.

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