Overnight Shift
Overnight Shift

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Overnight Shift

2017
Movie
80 min
Persian

The story of a young police officer who has married recently.

Insights

IMDb3.7/10
Director: J.B. TurnerGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of amateur paranormal investigators heads to an abandoned asylum notorious for its dark history. Their intention is to document evidence of the supernatural during an overnight stay. However, as the night progresses, they realize they are not alone, and the entity haunting the asylum has far more sinister intentions than they could have imagined.

Critical Reception

Overnight Shift received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on common horror tropes. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating its B-movie charm and attempts at suspense, while others found it lacking in originality and effective scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its uninspired storytelling and reliance on jump scares.

  • Some viewers found the throwback aesthetic and performances by its veteran cast to be a minor redeeming quality.

  • Lacks the depth and tension to stand out in the crowded supernatural horror genre.

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Fun Fact

The film features P.J. Soles and David Naughton, both actors with established careers in the horror genre, notably from 'Halloween' (1978) and 'An American Werewolf in London' (1981) respectively, making their appearance a point of interest for fans of classic horror films.

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