Night Shift
Night Shift

Night Shift

2015TV ShowEnded1 SeasonCantonese

The story links together the experiences of several EU assault team members working different night shifts. During their shifts, they already encounter all kinds of unfathomable dangers and challenges, but the true test of their endurance lies in the endless temptations that they face in the darkness of the night. With their willpower slowly weakening as the night wears on, their self-protection and restraint are also in danger of suffering serious blows.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Philippe LegrandGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends decides to spend a night in an abandoned hospital, rumored to be haunted. As they explore the decaying corridors, they begin to experience terrifying events that blur the line between reality and hallucination. They soon realize they are not alone and must fight for survival against an unseen force that seems to feed on their fear.

Critical Reception

Night Shift received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and jump scares, many found the plot predictable and the scares unoriginal. The film struggled to stand out in the crowded found-footage horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating a spooky atmosphere.
  • Criticized for relying too heavily on jump scares and predictable plot devices.
  • Often deemed derivative of other popular found-footage horror films.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a disappointment with the film's lack of originality and overuse of horror clichés. While some appreciated the suspenseful moments, many felt the story was weak and the ending anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The abandoned hospital used for filming was a real, decommissioned medical facility, which added to the authentic creepy atmosphere on set.

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