Nightwatch (1997)
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Martin is just trying to get through law school in one piece but a new job working the graveyard shift at a mortuary may indeed take his life. Seems that now that he’s started his job, more people are starting to die due to a mysterious serial killer. And the killer likes using Martin’s mortuary when planning his crimes. His best friend James isn’t very sane these days and his actions are leading Martin to believe that his buddy may be the killer. But a mysterious doctor and a overly concerned policeman can’t be discounted however and Martin may have to solve these crimes if only to keep himself out of the electric chair.
Overall: This is a remake of a 1994 Danish film of the same title and story. An “all right” film -- I saw a tons of previews in the theatres but this film didn’t go anywhere and basically has disappeared from all view. Ewan has been a big name lately with “Star Wars” and “Moulin Rouge” so you’d think some of his fans would like to see him in action. However these were his bad acting days - can’t quite keep your accent out of the role can ya, Ewan? Josh Brolin plays the friend and in the spirit of “Idle Hands” definitely engages in unique horror activities. Gotta love a film when the people alive at the end are more than just bruised up. Comparison: Anatomy meets Night Shift |
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