Goodnight, Operator
Goodnight, Operator

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Goodnight, Operator

Movie
63 min
English

A small-town switchboard operator is thrust into a hellish night of blood and betrayal after a killing plays out over her headset.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users70%
Director: Alex ThompsonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote, isolated community, a young woman working the night shift at a telephone exchange begins to suspect she is part of a dangerous experiment. As the calls become more sinister and the isolation deepens, she must uncover the truth before she loses her grip on reality.

Critical Reception

Goodnight, Operator received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and Niamh Algar's performance, while some found the plot occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and Niamh Algar's compelling performance.

  • Some critics noted the narrative could be more tightly woven.

  • The film effectively builds suspense through isolation and psychological unease.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's dark tone and suspenseful build-up, with many highlighting the strong lead performance as a significant strength.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote coastal area, with the production team aiming to capture a palpable sense of isolation that mirrors the protagonist's experience.

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