Night Surf
Night Surf

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Night Surf

2015
Movie
14 min
English

The super-flu (a.k.a. A6, Captain Trips) has devastated the world's population. A group of young survivors cope with the thought that they could be the only ones left when they meet one final victim. A short film based on the story of the same name by Stephen King.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: David M. RosenthalGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a world ravaged by a deadly pandemic, a small group of survivors attempts to reach a rumored safe haven. As they navigate the desolate landscape, they are forced to confront not only the dangers of the virus but also their own internal conflicts and the moral compromises necessary for survival.

Critical Reception

Night Surf received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its premise familiar and its execution lacking. While some praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its cast, particularly Alexandra Daddario, others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience scores were similarly divided, with some appreciating the post-apocalyptic theme and others finding it to be a derivative entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for its derivative plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.

  • Felt like a familiar take on the post-apocalyptic survival genre.

Google audience: Audiences were largely unimpressed with Night Surf, citing its unoriginality and slow pacing as major drawbacks. While a few found the survival aspect engaging, many felt the film failed to offer anything new to the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was originally developed under a different title and underwent significant script revisions before its final release as 'Night Surf'.

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