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Night Shift (2023 film)
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] PlotWhile 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
ProductionThe film was shot in Los Angeles over 17 days during the COVID-19 pandemic. ReleaseNight 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] ReceptionNight 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] Accolades
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