Against the Night
Against the Night

Movie spotlight

Against the Night

2017
Movie
85 min
English

A group of friends sneak into an abandoned prison with the intention of making a ghost hunting video, until they start to go missing one by one.

Insights

IMDb3.3/10
Director: Brian SkibaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Four friends go on a camping trip to find a legendary creature, but their quest takes a terrifying turn when they realize they are not alone in the woods. As they venture deeper into the wilderness, they become the prey of something sinister. They must fight for survival against the unknown forces hunting them.

Critical Reception

Against the Night received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many criticizing its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and low-budget horror tropes. The film struggled to find a significant audience or critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a generic premise and a lack of originality in its horror elements.

  • Performances are often seen as uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • Technical aspects, such as cinematography and sound design, are often cited as being below average.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Against the Night are scarce and generally negative, with common complaints focusing on its slow pacing, unconvincing scares, and a story that fails to deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

Despite being advertised as a creature feature, the primary threat in 'Against the Night' is often left ambiguous, leaning more towards psychological dread and the fear of the unknown rather than a clearly defined monster.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
patient1

patient1

Fun Sci-fi Shenanigans... The place they're entering is terrifyingly massive, especially since their in the dark at night, like dark want enough for them. These guys found themselves in trouble pretty much as soon as they possibly could, a...

BadChristian

BadChristian

Against the Night is the so bad it's good horror movie I have been looking for. All of the actors are pretty bad and every character is a total moron. I watched part of it a second time with the commentary because I had to hear from the mad...