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Night-Flowers
Two Vietnam vets, Tom and Nordi, live sad lives in a crumbling New Jersey city. Sharing a one room apartment, they talk about their inability to hold down real work, struggle to get noticed at the VA and fail to connect with women. This changes for Tom when he meets Marcella and they begin a relationship. However, he can't escape his past with Nordi and the toxic bond soon takes a gruesome turn.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, troubled by nightmares and visions, inherits a remote, decaying mansion from a distant relative. As she settles in, she begins to uncover dark secrets about her family's past and the house itself. Strange occurrences and unsettling encounters suggest that she may not be alone, and that the house holds a sinister presence tied to her own psyche.
Critical Reception
Night-Flowers (1979) is a lesser-known horror film that garnered a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some appreciated its atmospheric tension and psychological horror elements, many critics found its plot predictable and its execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some finding it a campy yet enjoyable thriller, while others dismissed it as derivative and underdeveloped.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt at psychological horror and atmospheric build-up.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.
Some found it a spooky, albeit forgettable, made-for-TV thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available often mention it as a product of its time, with some finding its suspenseful moments effective while others found it dated and uninspired.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a pilot for a potential television series that ultimately never materialized.
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