Midnight
Midnight

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Midnight

2017
Movie
13 min
English

A 200 year-old vampire who drives for a ridesharing app picks up a passenger who bears an uncanny resemblance to a long lost love.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Kwon Oh-seungGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, Oh-neul, goes through a harrowing experience after her night shift ends, finding herself pursued by a relentless killer. Her desperate attempts to survive and escape lead her into a deadly game of cat and mouse. The film builds suspense as she navigates the dark streets, trying to outwit her pursuer and reach safety.

Critical Reception

Midnight received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its intense suspense and the strong performances of its lead actors, particularly Jin Ki-joo. While some praised its execution of a classic thriller premise, others found the plot predictable or noted pacing issues in certain sections.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and thrilling chase sequences.

  • Jin Ki-joo's performance as the determined protagonist was frequently singled out for commendation.

  • Some critics noted the film's adherence to familiar thriller tropes, which occasionally led to predictability.

Google audience: Audiences generally found "Midnight" to be a tense and engaging thriller, appreciating its fast-paced narrative and the protagonist's resilience. Some viewers mentioned that while effective, the story didn't break new ground in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was noted for its exploration of urban safety issues and the vulnerabilities faced by individuals navigating city life at night.

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