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| Directed by | Paul China Benjamin China |
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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 |
Night Shift is a 2023 American psychological horror film directed by The China Brothers, in their directorial debut. The film stars Phoebe Tonkin, Lamorne Morris and Madison Hu.
Plot[edit]
While 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 situation spirals further when she starts to realize that the motel might also be haunted.
Cast[edit]
- Phoebe Tonkin as Gwen
- Lamorne Morris as Teddy Miles
- Madison Hu as Alice
- Christopher Denham as Walton Grey
- Patrick Fischler as Warner
- Lauren Bowles as Birdie
- Connor Price as Cole
Production[edit]
The film was shot over 17 days during the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles, California.[1]
Soundtrack[edit]
Canadian trio Blitz//Berlin scored the film.[2]
Release[edit]
Night Shift had its world premiere at the Mammoth Film Festival 2023,[3] where it won Best Genre Film. The film will be released in the United States on March 8th by Quiver in limited theatrical and VOD.[4]
Reception[edit]
Night Shift received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. Renowned journalist Maitland McDonagh said "Filmmakers Paul and Benjamin China imbue the material with admirable style and demonstrate a flair for tweaking 'cabin in the woods' cliches while devising narrative twists that are both genuinely surprising and make a certain grisly sense." [5]
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." [6]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
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| Mammoth Film Festival[7][8] | Festival Trophy for Best Genre Film | The China Brothers | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ "Upcoming Horror Movies". 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Blitz/Berlin Soundtrack.net". 12 February 2024.
- ^ "The Hollywood Reporter - Shia LaBeouf-Starrer 'Padre Pio' From Abel Ferrara to Open Mammoth Film Festival (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Deadline – Night Shift Release Date Unveiled". 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Night Shift Review". 7 March 2023.
- ^ "The Movie Blog reviews Night Shift". 17 March 2023.
- ^ "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.