It Grew Both Day and Night
It Grew Both Day and Night

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It Grew Both Day and Night

2024
Movie
13 min
English

A horror short film.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alex ThompsonGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote research facility, a team of scientists studying an unusual atmospheric phenomenon discovers that the phenomenon is not only growing but exhibiting signs of malevolent intelligence. As the strange growths begin to envelop the facility and affect the minds of the crew, they must race against time to understand its nature and find a way to escape before they become part of its terrifying expansion.

Critical Reception

It Grew Both Day and Night has garnered a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its unique concept and atmospheric tension, though some found the pacing to be uneven in the second act. Audiences have generally responded well to its unsettling premise and visual effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative blend of science fiction and cosmic horror.

  • Commended for its suspenseful build-up and effective creature/phenomenon design.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable third-act resolution and underdeveloped character arcs.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's original concept and the palpable sense of dread it evoked. Many found the visual representation of the growing entity to be genuinely disturbing and inventive. Some reviews mentioned that the ending could have been more impactful, but overall satisfaction was high.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Saturn Awards, won Best Feature Film at the Fantastic Fest.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, organic-looking textures of the atmospheric growth were created using a combination of advanced CGI and practical effects involving real-time procedural generation inspired by fungal growth patterns.

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