Night Shift is a 2023 American horror film written and directed by Paul and Benjamin China, in their directorial debut. The film stars Phoebe Tonkin, Lamorne Morris and Madison Hu.[1][2]
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| Directed by | The China Brothers |
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| Cinematography | Mac Fisken |
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| Music by | Blitz//Berlin |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $500K |
Plot
editWhile working her first night shift at a remote motel, a young woman, Gwen Taylor (Phoebe Tonkin), begins to suspect that she is being followed by a dangerous character from her past. As the night progresses, Gwen’s isolation and safety, however, are made all the worse when she starts to realize that the motel might also be haunted.
Cast
edit- Phoebe Tonkin as Gwen Taylor
- Lamorne Morris as Teddy Miles
- Madison Hu as Alice Marsh
- Christopher Denham as Walton Grey
- Patrick Fischler as Warner
- Lauren Bowles as Birdie
- Connor Price as Cole
Production
editThe film was shot in Los Angeles over 17 days during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Release
editNight Shift had its world premiere at the Mammoth Film Festival in 2023,[3] where it won Best Genre Film. The film was released in the United States on March 8 by Quiver in limited theatrical and VOD.[4]
Reception
editNight Shift received positive reviews, scoring a 77% fresh rating from critics and a 90% fresh rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.[5]
Michael Talbot-Haynes of Film Threat gave the film a score of 8.5 out of 10 stars, saying "Night Shift is an impeccably crafted, clever ghost infestation that has a lot going on under the sheets...as haunted hotel movies go, this is a first-class blood-bathing beauty."[6]
Morgan Muscat of Rue Morgue called the film "An impressive and ambitious debut...the China Brothers imbue their film with a healthy supply of atmosphere and intrinsic creepiness, productively exploiting their single location to effective potential."[7]
Caillou Pettis of The Movie Blog.com said "Night Shift ultimately stands as a testament to the China Brothers' ambition and creativity in the horror genre. It endeavors to offer something fresh, a hybrid of terror and mystery that melds into a truly memorable experience...it does boast a whopper of a twist ending that will leave you completely shocked...it's one of the most shocking twists in recent horror movie history."[8]
Accolades
edit| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
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| Mammoth Film Festival[9][10] | Festival Trophy for Best Genre Film | The China Brothers | Won |
References
edit- ^ P, Maddie (7 March 2024). "'Night Shift': Release Date, Cast, Plot, and Everything We Know So Far About the Horror Movie". Collider. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Everything You Need to Know About Night Shift Movie (2024)". Movie Insider. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "The Hollywood Reporter - Shia LaBeouf-Starrer 'Padre Pio' From Abel Ferrara to Open Mammoth Film Festival (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 24 February 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (8 February 2024). "Quiver Distribution Dates Thriller 'Night Shift' Starring Phoebe Tonkin, Lamorne Morris & Madison Hu – Watch The Trailer". Deadline. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Night Shift | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "Night Shift Featured, Reviews Film Threat". 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Manor, Rue Morgue (2024-04-10). "MOVIE REVIEW: "NIGHT SHIFT" Delivers Despite Treading Familiar Ground". Rue Morgue. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Pettis, Caillou (2024-03-17). "Night Shift Review: Supernatural Chills and Claustrophobia". The Movie Blog. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "The 2023 Mammoth Film Festival Official Awards List". 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Indie Entertainment - Despite the Stormy Weather, Mammoth Film Festival Closes On A High Note". 8 March 2023.