At the End of the Night
Robert Tanner is a popular, courteous grocer in the provinces. No one believes the unassuming man to be malicious. And yet Tanner is seething. One night, out of the blue and with a strange calm, he kills first his wife Edith and then his young son Beni. The next morning, he leaves the place of horror with a strange feeling of liberation. On his "journey" he reveals himself to a strange woman and wants to face the press.
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Plot Summary
A young woman returns to her estranged family's decaying seaside estate, ostensibly to care for her ailing father. However, she soon uncovers a dark family secret involving the mysterious death of her mother years ago, leading her down a path of psychological unraveling and confrontation with her past.
Critical Reception
At the End of the Night was met with mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its pacing slow and its plot predictable. While some praised the atmospheric setting and the performances of the lead actors, particularly David Warner, the film was largely considered a forgettable thriller that failed to live up to its potential.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a sluggish pace and a convoluted mystery.
- Performances are a highlight, but cannot salvage the weak script.
- Relies too heavily on gothic tropes without offering fresh insights.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'At the End of the Night' is largely unavailable, but available comments suggest viewers found the plot difficult to follow and the overall tone too somber.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the UK, with the isolated coastal setting intended to enhance the sense of unease and mystery.
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