Night Crawlers
Night Crawlers

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Night Crawlers

2009
Movie
75 min
English

Blood is thicker than water in this tiny Texas town. After two centuries of Vampire blood lust one man becomes a hero...without a clue.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Mikael HåfströmGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A haunted, amnesiac man awakens in a dingy hotel room and gradually pieces together his past. He discovers he is tied to a series of gruesome murders and a mysterious, supernatural entity known as the 'Night Crawlers'. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself in a desperate fight for survival against the forces that haunt him and the city.

Critical Reception

Night Crawlers received a mixed reception from critics, with praise often directed at its atmospheric tension and Josh Hartnett's performance, while criticism focused on its convoluted plot and underdeveloped scares. Audiences were similarly divided, finding it a decent, if unremarkable, entry into the supernatural horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for a confusing narrative that doesn't fully capitalize on its horror elements.

  • Some found the creature design and jump scares effective, while others deemed them predictable.

Google audience: Viewers generally found 'Night Crawlers' to be a creepy film with an interesting premise, though many noted that the story became difficult to follow at times. The visual style and suspense were often highlighted as positives, but the plot's complexity and some predictable scares led to a somewhat mixed audience response.

Fun Fact

The film's title was originally '4 Nights of the Night Crawlers' but was shortened during production.

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