Added to Prime Video on Friday, Feb 23, 2024 A suspenseful horror movie, “Open 24 Hours” follows Mary, a woman haunted by her past involvement with a serial killer boyfriend, James Lincolnfields, also known as the “Rain Ripper”. After setting him on fire, Mary, struggling with paranoia and hallucinations, is forced to take a job at a 24-hour gas station for her parole. Her first shift, from 10 pm to 6 am, at Deer Gas Market quickly spirals into terror. She experiences disturbing hallucinations, receives eerie phone calls, and confronts sinister events, blurring the lines between reality and her traumatized psyche. As the night progresses, a series of harrowing and violent encounters reveal a larger, more malevolent plot, culminating in a shocking climax that leaves Mary’s fate uncertain.
Length: 100 minutes
Genre: Horror
This Title is: Suspenseful, Thrilling
Open 24 Hours is New on Prime Video in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Vanessa Grasse as Mary
- Brendan Fletcher as Bobby
- Emily Tennant as Debbie
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
Content includes intense horror themes, violence, and disturbing imagery.
Trivia
- The movie is an international co-production between Canada and Serbia.
- It was screened at the 2018 Fantastic Fest.
- The film’s setting, an isolated gas station, adds a claustrophobic tension to the plot.
Our Review
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“Open 24 Hours” presents a mixed bag of suspense, horror, and psychological thriller elements, wrapped in a claustrophobic setting that amplifies its eerie atmosphere. The film’s quality, while commendable in certain aspects like its creative cinematography and effective use of a limited setting, occasionally falters due to a somewhat predictable plot and reliance on conventional genre tropes. Acting, particularly by Vanessa Grasse and Brendan Fletcher, stands out as a strong point, bringing depth and believability to their characters’ harrowing experiences. The storyline, though engaging in its depiction of paranoia and survival, might leave some viewers wanting more originality and fewer clichés. Visuals are generally well-executed, with competent special effects and a consistent mood that complements the film’s tense narrative. In terms of entertainment value, “Open 24 Hours” offers enough suspense and thrills to keep horror enthusiasts engaged, though it may not leave a lasting impression on those seeking a more groundbreaking or nuanced approach to the genre. Overall, the movie succeeds as a solid, if not spectacular, entry into the horror landscape, likely to be appreciated by fans of the genre for its competent execution and moments of genuine tension.
Critic Scores
Open 24 Hours has received mixed reviews by the critics.
