Afterhours
Afterhours

Movie spotlight

Afterhours

2007
Movie
Adult · 18+
90 min
English

Ever wonder what goes down at the bar once they lock the doors and lower the lights? Afterhours gives you a front-row seat.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Christophe GansGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young man, desperate for cash, agrees to a clandestine job in Paris. He soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse when the deal turns sinister. Trapped in the city's underbelly, he must navigate a night of escalating terror and paranoia to survive.

Critical Reception

While the film garnered attention for its dark atmosphere and stylish direction, it received a mixed to negative response from critics and audiences. Praised by some for its suspense and Fassbender's performance, it was often criticized for its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense, claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Michael Fassbender delivers a compelling performance.

  • Criticized for its overly complicated and often nonsensical plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally lukewarm, with some appreciating the film's moody visuals and suspenseful moments, while others found the narrative hard to follow and ultimately unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be an English-language production and a remake of the 1985 Martin Scorsese film of the same name, but was re-conceived as an original story set in Paris.

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