The Nights Belong to Monsters
The Nights Belong to Monsters

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The Nights Belong to Monsters

2022
Movie
96 min
Spanish

Sol, a 17-year-old teenager, moves with her mother to the Gonzalo's home, the actual mother's boyfriend. In this town, where from the beginning Sol only finds hostility, she must face bullying from her schoolmates and Gonzalo's harassment. While wandering the streets trying to find a way out, Sol meet a mysterious and magical female dog with whom she establish a symbiotic relationship. It be this dog, the one that violently and surprisingly, always appear to defend Sol until the last consequences.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users62%
Director: Alexandre Bustillo, Julien MauryGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman becomes entangled in a dangerous game when she witnesses a murder. As she tries to uncover the truth behind the crime, she finds herself targeted by a mysterious organization and must fight for her survival. The film blends elements of psychological horror with a suspenseful crime narrative.

Critical Reception

The Nights Belong to Monsters received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who were divided on its pacing and originality. While some praised its atmosphere and performances, others found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audience scores were similarly varied, with some appreciating its dark tone and others criticizing its lack of coherent storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and often predictable plot.

  • Performances were noted as a highlight, particularly by the lead cast.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Nights Belong to Monsters are polarized. Many viewers appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and the chilling performances, finding it a decent entry into the horror genre. However, a significant portion of the audience found the storyline hard to follow, with plot holes and an unsatisfying resolution being common complaints.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote forest, adding to its naturalistic and isolated atmosphere.

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