Fear the Night
Plot
As night falls on a remote California farm, a group of eight friends gather to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of one of their own. The evening begins with laughter and champagne, but it quickly takes a dark turn when masked intruders burst onto the scene, unleashing a torrent of violence and chaos. Panic sets in as the women frantically scramble to comprehend the situation and defend themselves against the marauding attackers. Amidst the mayhem, Tess emerges as a natural leader, drawing upon her military training to coordinate the group's response. With her troubled past simmering just beneath the surface, Tess's determination to protect her friends becomes an all-consuming force. As the survivors regroup and assess their situation, they begin to realize that they are not alone on the property. The farmhouse, once a sanctuary, has become a trap, with the attackers seemingly intent on slaughtering every last one of them. With no clear escape route in sight, the women must band together, using their collective strength, wit, and cunning to outsmart and outmaneuver their tormentors. Throughout the night, alliances are forged and broken, as trust is tested and loyalties are questioned. As the body count rises, Tess's grip on reality begins to slip, her past traumas resurfacing in the face of this new, primal terror. Will she be able to hold together the fragile bond between the women, or will the night ultimately consume them all? As dawn approaches, the survivors must confront their deepest fears and face the true horror that has been lurking in the shadows: the darkness that lurks within themselves. In this desperate struggle for survival, only one thing is certain - not everyone will make it through the night alive.
Reviews
Annie
Two and a half stars. It's quite boring, and the action is subpar. Of all the survivors, both lesbians make it, which feels like forced political correctness. As a revenge thriller, it lacks any real satisfaction.
Kenneth
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Paisley
"Maggie Q, a retired female soldier from Iraq, finds herself trapped in a deadly party. She relies on her own strength to break through the darkness and rescue the Kappa Theta Pi (KTP) sorority. The story's inanity and the film's meager budget are beyond being described with dismissive terms like 'cheap' or 'straight-to-streaming.' An average episode of 'Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf' has more intelligent conflict than this thing. Maggie Q, please be more selective with your roles. If there aren't any legitimate production offers, it's better not to film at all. As it stands, you're consistently squandering the goodwill you built up during your 'Nikita' era. Negative score."
Diego
It's interesting to note that Zhang Ziyi and Maggie Q are the same age. However, it's unfair and subjective to compare their appearances or achievements, especially by stating that Zhang Ziyi is somehow "inferior" to Maggie Q at their age. Both women have had successful and diverse careers, and aging is a natural process that affects everyone differently.
Liliana
The film tells a story of the strong preying on the weak, ultimately leading to a reverse kill. A group of girls at a remote house party are targeted by drug dealers seeking money, resulting in a deadly showdown where the girls fight back and win. The movie has several issues; the key to the weak overcoming the strong usually lies in intelligence, strategy, teamwork, and a bit of luck. However, these are largely absent here, with Maggie Q mainly carrying the film through individual heroism, which isn't particularly exciting. I'd rate the film 2.5 stars, adding an extra half-star for Maggie Q's continued presence in the film industry.
Mark
"Fear the Night" delivers a relentless, adrenaline-fueled thrill ride as eight women are terrorized by masked intruders in a remote farmhouse. Led by the troubled but resourceful Tess, the group must band together to survive the brutal assault. With its intense action sequences and suspenseful plot twists, this tense thriller keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Strong performances from the all-female cast add depth to the film's empowering portrayal of women fighting back against their oppressors.
