Night Shift
Night Shift

Movie spotlight

Night Shift

2018
Movie
81 min
English

Amy begins her first night shift in a hotel with a murderous past. Witnessing terrifying events and trapped within a loop, Amy must find a way to escape the flesh obsessed murderer and save residents of the hotel.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Director: Ere VeenGenres: Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

Four friends decide to spend a night in an abandoned asylum, seeking thrills and urban exploration. As darkness falls and strange occurrences begin, their adventure quickly transforms into a desperate fight for survival against an unseen force within the decaying walls.

Critical Reception

Night Shift received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters, while some acknowledged its atmospheric tension.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality in its haunted asylum premise.

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and conventional horror tropes.

  • Some appreciation for its dark atmosphere and sound design.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely unenthusiastic, with many finding the film predictable and failing to deliver genuine scares or a compelling narrative. Common criticisms included a slow pace in the first half and a disappointing resolution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a real, disused psychiatric hospital in the Netherlands, adding to its eerie authenticity.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review