Day Shift
Day Shift

Day Shift

2022Movie113 minEnglish

An LA vampire hunter has a week to come up with the cash to pay for his kid's tuition and braces. Trying to make a living these days just might kill him.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users73%
Director: J.J. PerryGenres: Action, Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A hardworking, blue-collar dad, struggling to provide for his quick-witted daughter, poses as a pool cleaner to make a dishonest living providing for her simple dream. The truth is, he's a vampire hunter belonging to an ancient union of hunters who monetize the creatures of the night by harvesting their fangs. He's just trying to earn enough to pay for his daughter's tooth-whitening surgery and stop her from moving away.

Critical Reception

Day Shift received mixed reviews from critics. While praised for its action sequences and the charismatic performances of its lead actors, particularly Jamie Foxx and John Boyega, many found the plot to be derivative and the humor to be inconsistent. Audiences, however, seemed to enjoy the blend of horror, comedy, and action, making it a popular streaming title.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film excels in its high-octane action sequences and inventive vampire-hunting set pieces.
  • Jamie Foxx and John Boyega deliver engaging performances that elevate the material.
  • The plot, however, feels somewhat formulaic, and the humor doesn't always land.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed "Day Shift" for its energetic action, fun premise, and the chemistry between the main cast. Many appreciated the fresh take on vampire hunting and the blend of humor and thrills. Some viewers found the story a bit predictable, but overall, it was considered an entertaining watch.

Fun Fact

The film features a cameo by Snoop Dogg as a fellow vampire hunter named 'Big John', complete with his signature swagger and a prop shotgun.

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5 reviews
patient1

patient1

Absolute Funtastic Action Horror... Intro to this film is crazy exciting, with new moves for the species of foe I've not enjoyed before. This is shaping up to be a fun ride with our main character and his buddy, and I'm sure the comedy i...
DallasBob

DallasBob

I liked it. It's good weekend movie or late night flick. It's not terribly deep but it has good special effects and good quality acting. The action scenes, when there needs to be action, are good. There is a good flow from scene to scen...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

A cliche wrapped up in cliche. He's down on his luck, his wife's leaving him with his kid, he needs money....he hunts vampires in between cleaning pools... Day Shift is an anaemic vampire flick, that has teeth, in the same way as grandad...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Overall : Day Shift is not without flaws but is a blast from start to finish with great action and fun characters.** Did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did! Day Shift brings a fresh new vibe to the vampire hunter genre, with mos...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

MORE SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ "Day Shift is one of the most pleasant surprises of the year! As expected, it doesn't reinvent the wheel - formulaic screenplay and paper-thin characters - but the care and dedic...