Nightwatch
Nightwatch

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Nightwatch

2020
TV Show
Returning Series
6 Seasons
Dutch

Meet Keelin, Vladimir and Wilko, also known as The Nightwatch, a secret covenant with only one purpose: fight the evil from the underworld.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Ole BornedalGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A medical student takes on a graveyard shift at a hospital morgue and becomes obsessed with the grim realities of death. His fascination soon turns into a dangerous obsession when he begins to explore forbidden areas and tamper with the deceased, blurring the lines between life and death. As his actions escalate, he finds himself entangled in a dark mystery that threatens his sanity and his life.

Critical Reception

While the original "Nightwatch" (1994) received mixed to positive reviews, this 2020 reimagining has garnered less attention and critical commentary. Generally, it's seen as a less impactful and more derivative horror film that struggles to recapture the tension and atmosphere of its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Struggles to live up to the original film's legacy.

  • Lacks the suspense and scares that define effective horror.

  • Feels like a weaker imitation rather than a fresh take.

Google audience: Audience reception for this version of 'Nightwatch' is not widely available through aggregate platforms, making it difficult to summarize specific user sentiments.

Fun Fact

This 2020 film is a remake of the 1994 Danish film of the same name, also directed by Ole Bornedal, which was later remade in the US in 1997 starring Ewan McGregor.

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