Some secrets are better left buried.|Jul. 15, 2022|USA|90 Min.|R
Genre: Horror;Mystery;Thriller
Description: Gone in the Night is a 2022 American thriller film marking Eli Horowitz’s directorial debut, co-written by Horowitz and Matthew Derby. The movie features a star-studded cast including Winona Ryder, Dermot Mulroney, John Gallagher Jr., Owen Teague, and Brianne Tju.
On Rotten Tomatoes, 48% of 58 critics gave the film positive reviews, averaging a rating of 5.50/10. The consensus highlights that while the movie presents some intriguing ideas, they are overshadowed by problematic storytelling decisions. Metacritic, using a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 50 out of 100 based on 18 critics, indicating “mixed or average reviews.”
Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times awarded the film 2.5/4, praising its creatively twisted plot but noting its lack of depth to create a lasting impact. He specifically commended Winona Ryder’s performance but concluded that the film would quickly fade from memory. Dennis Harvey of Variety described the movie as initially seeming like a standard missing-person thriller but criticized its inconsistent execution and lack of cohesive structure. Jon Frosch of The Hollywood Reporter called the film “depressingly slack,” criticizing its inability to embrace its B-movie absurdity or build genuine suspense.
The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 13, 2022, and was released in theaters on July 15, 2022, followed by an on-demand release on August 2. Originally titled *The Cow*, it was acquired by Vertical Entertainment shortly after its premiere. Despite its intriguing premise and strong performances, *Gone in the Night* struggles to leave a lasting impression.
Cast director: Eli Horowitz
Cast actor: Winona Ryder, Dermot Mulroney, John Gallagher Jr., Brianne Tju, Owen Teague, Alain Uy, Dustin Ingram, Yvonne Senat Jones, Nina E. Jordan
Original name: Gone in the Night