Some jobs really go for the throat.|Aug. 12, 2022|USA|113 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Fantasy;Horror
Description: “Day Shift” is a 2022 vampire thriller filled with intense action and violence, featuring Jamie Foxx in a commanding and badass role. While it initially comes across as an eccentric and entertaining film, it eventually becomes a taxing experience due to its overly complex and inconsistent vampire lore. Directed by J.J. Perry, the movie aims to be a blood-soaked treat but ends up feeling weighed down by its own excesses.
The story follows Bud Jablonski, played by Foxx, a vampire hunter in Los Angeles who works a day job maintaining swimming pools in the San Fernando Valley. Bud’s primary goal is to earn $10,000 to cover his daughter Paige’s braces and school tuition. If he fails to secure the money, his ex-wife plans to move their daughter to Florida. To achieve this, Bud sells vampire fangs, which vary in value depending on the type of vampire they come from.
“Day Shift” blends genres, combining undead action, a quirky buddy-cop dynamic, and a heartfelt story of a father’s struggle to protect his family. The film introduces a unique vampire classification system, categorizing them into five types based on age. However, this intricate setup ultimately adds little to the narrative. Despite its flaws, the movie delivers high-energy action scenes and a mix of humor and drama.
The film also offers multiple audio options, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, in a single file for broader accessibility.
Cast director: J.J. Perry
Cast actor: Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Meagan Good, Karla Souza, Steve Howey, Scott Adkins, Snoop Dogg, Eric Lange, Zion Broadnax
Original name: Day Shift