Black as Night
Black as Night

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Black as Night

2021
Movie
87 min
English

A teenage girl with self-esteem issues finds confidence in the most unlikely way, by spending her summer battling vampires that prey on New Orleans' disenfranchised with the help of her best friend, the boy she's always pined for, and a peculiar rich girl.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users57%
Director: Maritte Lee GoGenres: Horror, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A teenage girl, Shawna, who is struggling with self-worth and addiction, discovers that vampires have been preying on the vulnerable in her city for centuries. She forms an unlikely alliance with her resourceful younger brother, Jay, and together they set out to protect their family and fight back against the creatures of the night.

Critical Reception

Black as Night received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its unique premise and its exploration of themes like self-esteem and trauma. While some critics found the pacing and plot development to be uneven, others lauded its fresh take on the vampire genre and its powerful performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious themes and a fresh perspective on vampire lore.

  • Criticized for occasional pacing issues and underdeveloped plot elements.

  • Applauded for its strong performances, particularly from the young lead.

Google audience: Google users generally had a mixed reaction to Black as Night. Many appreciated the film's attempt to blend horror with social commentary and found the vampire concept intriguing. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the execution fell short, with some describing the plot as predictable and the special effects as unconvincing.

Fun Fact

The film was produced as part of Blumhouse's "Welcome to the Blumhouse" anthology series for Amazon Prime Video, which focused on a different genre film each month.

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Yikes, where to start... A young girl (Asjha Cooper) is walking home one night when she encounters some New Orleans vampires feasting on a homeless man. Though attacked herself, she is rescued and then proceeds to show her best friend Fabri...