The Vast of Night

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The Vast of Night

PG-13

Released May 15, 2020

1h 30m

Fantasy

Mystery & Thriller

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Craig B

'The Vast of Night' is certainly an intriguing SciFi drama set in the 50s. Led ably by a solid cast, particularly youngsters Jake Horowitz and Sierra McCormick, what really stands out is the terrific dialogue and an engaging story. Well worth watching for fans of compelling SciFi stories.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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The H

Enthralling story-telling and genuinely spooky, suspenseful undertones throughout. Fantastic acting and poignant premise.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Pete H

The suspense builds throughout and the unsettled mood gave me goosebumps on more than one occasion, but ultimately it doesn't end with a bang. Brilliant performances from the three actors with significant screen time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/02/24

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Kyle M

Amidst its inspired gimmicks whilst structurally routine, what truly gravitates enjoyment is the meticulous buildup ominously coordinated by cinematographed presentation and a sharply executed screenplay. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Alejandro E

Without much pretension, it is like a love letter to the fiction series that were a trend in the distant 50's, and it does it quite well. You just have to have a little patience to find the flavor.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/04/24

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Violet B W

So much of this film made me nostalgic. But it ends disappointingly. The film builds and builds and then just fades. Really enjoyed it but I wish they knew how to finish it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/03/24

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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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