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The Vast of Night

Play trailer 2:04 Poster for The Vast of Night PG-13 Released May 15, 2020 1h 30m Fantasy Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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In the 1950s, two kids search for the source of a mysterious frequency that has descended on their town.
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An engrossing sci-fi thriller that transcends its period trappings, The Vast of Night suggests great things for debuting director Andrew Patterson.

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Robert Levin Newsday "The Vast of Night" is an entertaining sci-fi nostalgia piece that's made with an unusually high level of technical flair. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 5, 2021 Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast A low-fi genre gem that proves the age-old maxim that less is often more-especially when such minimalism is wielded by gifted artists. Feb 2, 2021 Full Review Adam Nayman The Ringer The technical proficiency of Patterson's debut is off the charts, and it'll be interesting to see if and how this gifted filmmaker manages to maintain his independence... Jan 27, 2021 Full Review Bianca Garner Filmotomy The Vast of Night is a film that you should definitely seek out. It has a great aesthetic, a wonderfully haunting score, a compelling narrative and strong performances. Oct 3, 2024 Full Review Jennifer Bisset CNET This low-budget indie has surprisingly high production values, impressive performances and inventive camerawork to help tell the story... Mar 21, 2023 Full Review Alison Gillmor Winnipeg Free Press The Vast of Night is about what humans do in the face of mystery. It’s about why we question and search. Feb 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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wilfred h Boring, predictable like the Blair Witch project, annoying american rubbish Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/29/25 Full Review Paloma J Siempre he pensado que The Vast of Night es una joya oculta dentro del género de ciencia ficción. Tiene esa capacidad de transportarte a la nostalgia de los años 50, cuando las radios eran el principal medio de comunicación y las historias de ovnis empezaban a capturar la imaginación del público. Lo que más me impresiona es que es el debut cinematográfico de Andrew Patterson, y aun así logra crear una experiencia envolvente con un enfoque minimalista pero increíblemente efectivo. Desde el primer momento, la película me atrapó y no me soltó hasta el final. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review Tex S A great story, that feels like it was actually made in it's set period. Beautifully shot with a multitude of long-takes, and some excellent camera drone work. The real-time feel of travel and distance, makes this movie come to life in a way I wouldn't have expected. Andrew Patterson displays true artistry in the direction of this movie. I absolutely loved watching this movie with my wife and all 6 kids, glued to the TV, making comments about the direction, and camera work. All positive. Quite possibly the first thing all 8 of us ever agreed on. ;-) Anyone can enjoy this movie, and I certainly hope you do. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/14/25 Full Review Audience Member Pretty decent watch with awesome storytelling and a huge build-up, but it lacks a real payoff. I'm not mad I watched it, but I probably wouldn't watch it again. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/01/25 Full Review Alex N A small indie movie that was absolutely worth watching. Really good setting and a few good twists and turns to the movie that gave me a good chill and a feel of being involved into the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review p b Wow what a beautiful little film that came out of nowhere ..I loved it everything bout it the score the dialog that ending ...brilliant.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In the 1950s, two kids search for the source of a mysterious frequency that has descended on their town.
Director
Andrew Patterson
Producer
Adam Dietrich, Melissa Kirkendall, James Montague
Screenwriter
James Montague
Distributor
Amazon Studios
Production Co
GED Cinema
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 15, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 31, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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