The color of Night
The color of Night

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The color of Night

Movie
12 min
English

Il Colore Della Notte is a giallo-inspired anthology exploring a killer's obsession with creating cinematic masterpieces for an ancient, cosmic entity.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users68%
Director: Richard RushGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Crime

Plot Summary

A renowned psychologist, Dr. Bill Capa, is deeply disturbed after one of his patients commits suicide during a session. Seeking solace and a change of pace, he travels to New Orleans to visit his ex-wife and her new husband, a wealthy and influential man. There, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder involving his colleagues and the seductive Bridget Gregory.

Critical Reception

Color of Night was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot, explicit content, and Bruce Willis's unconvincing performance. Despite its poor critical reception, the film found a more favorable audience, particularly on home video, where its erotic thriller elements resonated with viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its nonsensical plot and gratuitous nudity.

  • Praised by some for its atmospheric setting and steamy scenes.

  • Often considered a 'guilty pleasure' for its B-movie thrills.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's suspenseful atmosphere and the chemistry between the leads, while many acknowledge its plot weaknesses. It's seen by some as an enjoyable erotic thriller with memorable moments.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for one Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress (Jane March).

Fun Fact

The film was originally rated NC-17 by the MPAA, but was re-edited to receive an R rating.

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