Nightworld
Nightworld

Movie spotlight

Nightworld

2017
Movie
92 min
English

When former LAPD officer Brett Anderson takes a job as head of security at an old apartment building in Sofia, Bulgaria, he soon begins to experience a series of bizarre and terrifying events. Soon after delving into the building's sinister history and investigate its shadowy owners and past employees, Brett uncovers a malevolent force nestled deep in the bowels of the building that will do anything to be set free into our world.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Patricio ValladaresGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman takes a job at a remote, abandoned office building, unaware of the dark supernatural forces that reside within. As strange occurrences escalate, she uncovers a terrifying truth about the building's past and its connection to a malevolent entity. She must fight for survival against the encroaching evil before it consumes her.

Critical Reception

Nightworld received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on jump scares. While some acknowledged its atmospheric elements, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or original horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on predictable jump scares and a derivative plot.

  • Fails to establish memorable characters or a coherent narrative.

  • Struggles to build genuine suspense, resulting in a lackluster horror experience.

Google audience: Audience reception for Nightworld is generally poor, with viewers frequently citing its uninspired storyline and a lack of originality as major drawbacks. Many found the film to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Bulgaria, utilizing its distinct architectural landscapes to create the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned office building.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

Watchable, but poorly delivered and totally derivative. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._