The Nurse
The Nurse

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The Nurse

2014
Movie
32 min
Swedish

The Nurse is a story about the need for closeness, warmth and security. It's a story about being lost and about adult bullying. But above all it is a love story.

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IMDb3.8/10
Director: Douglas A. SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young nurse takes a job at a remote, creepy hospital, only to discover that the night shift is haunted by a malevolent entity. As patients and staff begin to disappear, she must find a way to survive the terrifying night and uncover the hospital's dark secrets.

Critical Reception

While 'The Nurse' attempts to tap into classic haunted hospital tropes, it largely falls flat due to a predictable plot and uninspired execution. The film received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics, with some acknowledging its atmospheric potential but criticizing its reliance on jump scares and a lack of originality. Audiences found it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver effective scares despite its promising premise.

  • Suffers from a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Relies too heavily on common horror clichés.

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Fun Fact

Despite its title and premise, 'The Nurse' is considered a direct-to-video release with very limited theatrical distribution and consequently, minimal critical attention or awards consideration.

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