Take the Night

PG-13

Released Jul 8, 2022

1h 22m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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An inventive, edgy crime thriller, TAKE THE NIGHT is a twisted tale of sibling rivalry and family secrets. An elaborate surprise birthday stunt heads into increasingly dark places when career criminals hired to stage a fake kidnapping go rogue. Older brother William secures a crew to stage a fake kidnapping of his brother Robert. But the crew has plans of their own. The brothers must put aside their sibling rivalry if they want to save the family fortune.

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Seth McTigue’s debut feature is a modest but accomplished mix of caper suspense, tricky plotting and dysfunctional family dynamics.

Jul 8, 2022

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Blake Howard

Graffiti With Punctuation

"Take the Night" is a concertina, a family crime drama of second chances, worth a look to see if they're secured or squandered.

Dec 18, 2022

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Kathia Woods

Cup of Soul

After finishing this film, audiences will have at least 20 questions about the film's plot. Thankfully, there is enough good in this movie to suggest it on a very light level.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 6, 2022

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Joshua Starnes

Firing the Canon

Hopefully McTigue takes what he’s learned here and returns to the genre – it feels like a real classic is somewhere just in the making.

Rated: 7/10

Oct 31, 2022

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

... the audience is prompted to consider that wealth comes not from what one has but what one values. It’s rare to say, but, in this instance, adding some fat onto this meal would not only make it far more savory, but give it the depth it only hints at.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 29, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

One would be forgiven for initially believing this was a remake of David Fincher's 1997 drama The Game. But Take the Night quickly swerves off in its own direction.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 6, 2022

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Mary

It was an intriguing movie with plot twists. Had an opportunity to meet the writer/lead actor and he did a Q&A which was an extra plus!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/13/22

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NystaMecha

Interesting plot that had surprising, unexpected twists and turns. Great Cinematography and shot angels. Amazing acting and chemistry between characters.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/22

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harris r

An impressive first full-length feature indie B film. Ignore the clearly blatant and bogus high user reviews, as this film is far from a 10. What this is, is a great first full length feature film as writer, director (only a handful of prior short films), producer and first-time actor co/star for Seth McTigue. His directing was surprisingly spot-on, and the cinematography near perfect, with an impressive tension-filled score that was fitting and captivating - especially for a B film. Casting and performances were on point, and the production values quite impressive. The story was great conceptually and executed cohesively, although some tweaking by a seasoned writer would've complimented the screenplay greatly. There were some character developments that lacked clarity and needed more depth, that otherwise felt like filler; e.g. why/what's the deal with the Bonsai tree? There were some plot issues, and although I get the last act, it could've been better played out. The film also needed more substance and dramatics, and less convoluted and unnecessary filler that made it lack the depth and scope one would expect in this genre. The pacing was a little slow, but the comfortable 82 min runtime with constant suspenseful twists and the excellent score, will keep you engaged throughout. Nevertheless, I applaud this newb filmmaker/actor, because he still created a little gem, rookie mistakes and all. It's a solid 7-8/10, but only gets a 6 from me for the blatant high reviews of which I can't stand.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I was a huge fan of the movie! I didn't know what to expect, but the story was very gripping, the suspense was very real, and all of the performances were fantastic. They sold their parts really well and were very emotional. The story had me hooked from the beginning, the action was great without being over the top, and the people felt real. Great movie, would strongly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Really fantastic thriller that doesn't always quite go where you expect. Never lost my attention or interest. I also met the director for a QnA. He's a super cool guy and clearly knows his stuff. I can't wait to see where he goes next, but for now you must go see this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

A thrilling movie from start to finish with a prank kidnapping, unexpected plot twists and strong acting from the entire cast. Great cinematography, lighting and music. Impressive first feature film by the director.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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An inventive, edgy crime thriller, TAKE THE NIGHT is a twisted tale of sibling rivalry and family secrets. An elaborate surprise birthday stunt heads into increasingly dark places when career criminals hired to stage a fake kidnapping go rogue. Older brother William secures a crew to stage a fake kidnapping of his brother Robert. But the crew has plans of their own. The brothers must put aside their sibling rivalry if they want to save the family fortune.

Director: Seth McTigue
Producer: James Andrew Felts, Ryan Bury
Screenwriter: Seth McTigue
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: TDP FILMS, Samaco Films, SM10 Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 8, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 12, 2022
Runtime: 1h 22m

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