Evil never sleeps.|Jan. 04, 2022|United States|90 Min.|n/A
Genre: Mystery;Thriller
Description: Nightshade (2022) is an American horror film that follows the story of Homicide Detective Ben Hays, played by Lou Ferrigno Jr., who struggles with severe insomnia. Despite numerous attempts to find a cure, nothing works. To complicate matters, Ben and his partner, Detective Beckett (B.J. Britt), face challenges in solving the murder of Randy Bell (Jason Patric).
Reluctantly, Ben consults psychiatrist Dr. Collins (Dina Meyer), who recommends hypnotherapy. As his sessions progress, the murders continue, and Ben experiences sleepwalking and haunting nightmares that eerily parallel the crimes.
Meanwhile, Ben’s wife, Lucy (Kenzie Dalton), and Beckett grow increasingly concerned about his well-being. Sleep-deprived and desperate for answers, Ben races against time to uncover the cause of his afflictions, identify the killer, and reveal his shocking connection to the victims.
While the film attempts to revitalize a familiar storyline, it struggles to engage viewers due to its underdeveloped characters. Director Landon Williams incorporates unexpected twists, particularly in the psychiatrist-patient dynamic, which momentarily misleads the audience. Visually, the film stands out with its striking aesthetics.
Nightshade is a psychological thriller that explores the blurred lines between dreams and reality, as a detective’s troubled mind becomes intertwined with a series of brutal killings. The film features a cast including Dina Meyer, Jason Patric, Lou Ferrigno Jr., and B.J. Britt.
Cast director: Landon Williams
Cast actor: Lou Ferrigno Jr., Dina Meyer, Jason Patric, B.J. Britt, Kenzie Dalton, Jaime Gallagher, Tim Russ, James Duval, Thyme Lewis
Original name: Nightshade