Night Fliers
Night Fliers

Movie spotlight

Night Fliers

2009
Movie
87 min
English

A story about the transformative friendship between four young kids experiencing the fun and torment of living in a rural town, while questioning and exploring their sexual identities.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users55%
Director: Edna SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of investigative journalists delves into a series of mysterious disappearances in a remote, fog-shrouded coastal town. As they uncover dark secrets and local folklore surrounding a legendary creature, they find themselves targeted by an unseen force. The line between myth and reality blurs as they race against time to expose the truth before becoming the next victims.

Critical Reception

Night Fliers received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and derivative nature. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and effective jump scares, particularly among genre fans. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its B-movie horror charm while others found it uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brooding atmosphere and moments of genuine suspense.

  • Criticized for a generic story and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as a standard creature-feature that struggles to innovate within the genre.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many enjoying the creature design and the suspenseful build-up, while others felt the film relied too heavily on familiar horror tropes and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The distinctive fog effect in the film was achieved by using large industrial fog machines and strategically placed fans to create a dense, persistent mist on set, even for interior scenes.

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