La notte più lunga dell'anno
La notte più lunga dell'anno

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La notte più lunga dell'anno

2022
Movie
91 min
Italian

The film takes place over the course of a single night: the longest night of the year, between December 21 and 22 (the winter solstice), when the sun sets around 4:30 p.m. and rises the next day at 7:30 a.m. A long night in which the stories, destinies, anxieties, and dramas of a provincial town in the south (Potenza) intertwine, even if only briefly. Fifteen hours of uninterrupted darkness in which human destiny becomes exceptional, as the night causes the anchors of the day to be lost and four personal stories suddenly accelerate.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Davide ZancoGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Four friends decide to spend the night in an abandoned psychiatric hospital, hoping to create a viral video. Their initial excitement quickly turns into a nightmare as they realize they are not alone in the decaying structure. Strange noises and terrifying apparitions begin to haunt them, blurring the line between their manufactured scares and a genuine supernatural threat. They must fight for survival as the hospital's dark past seems to come alive around them.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension and creative use of a claustrophobic setting. Some reviewers found the plot somewhat predictable, while others praised its effective jump scares and commitment to classic horror tropes. Audience response leaned towards appreciation for its independent horror spirit and unsettling mood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Noted for its creative use of a haunted psychiatric hospital setting.

  • Some found the plot elements to be derivative of established horror subgenres.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of its effectiveness stemming from its practical effects and location-based scares rather than extensive CGI.

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