Night Shift
Night Shift

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Night Shift

2004
Movie
Adult · 18+
90 min
English

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Rob SchmidtGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of college students undertaking a mandatory community service program for the summer are assigned to work the night shift at a remote, abandoned asylum. As they begin their duties, strange occurrences and terrifying events start to unfold, leading them to believe they are not alone in the desolate institution. The isolated setting and the dark history of the asylum soon trap them in a nightmarish struggle for survival against an unseen menace.

Critical Reception

Night Shift (also known as 'The Killer Inside Me' or 'Ghost of the Asylum' depending on the region) received generally poor reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, predictable scares, and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on jump scares and gore, failing to build genuine suspense.

  • Despite a promising premise, the execution is flawed with weak character development.

  • Offers little originality and feels like a rehash of common horror tropes.

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Fun Fact

The film was released under multiple titles in different regions, including 'The Killer Inside Me' and 'Ghost of the Asylum', which has led to some confusion among viewers and databases.

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