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Night of the Hunted
2023 95 min France, United States of America 16+
★5.8
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Franck Khalfoun
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Description
When an unsuspecting woman stops at a remote gas station in the dead of night, she's made the plaything of a sociopath sniper with a secret vendetta. To survive, she must not only dodge his bullets and fight for her life, but also figure out who wants her dead and why.
Worldwide:
$344,758
Starring
Camille Rowe
Actor
Jeremy Scippio
Actor
J. John Bieler
Actor
Key opinion
Night of the Hunted is largely perceived as a derivative and hollow entry in the one-location thriller genre. While some viewers appreciate the claustrophobic premise and sustained tension, the majority criticize the film for its unconvincing performances and lackluster execution.
| Originality | The film functions as an unoriginal, formulaic imitation of superior siege thrillers like Phone Booth. | |
| Acting | Camille Rowe’s performance is largely unconvincing and fails to create a sympathetic or compelling protagonist. | |
| Direction | The director struggles to utilize the limited setting, resulting in a static and artificial atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The script suffers from tedious dialogue exchanges and an over-reliance on shifting, poorly defined antagonist motives. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's effectiveness are divided; some find the siege setup creates genuine, claustrophobic anxiety, while others find the experience entirely dull and lifeless. |