Year: 2020
Director: Andrew Patterson
Country: US
Language: English
A film for audiophiles and lovers of Rod Sterling's The Twilight Zone, Vast of Night proves a Midnight Madness force to be reckoned with as we dab into 1950's science fiction with inspirations from The Conversation (1974) and Blow Out (1981). With a modestly sized production, first-time director Andrew Patterson has tapped into our nostalgic veins with this one.
On one fateful night in New Mexico, young switchboard operator Fay (Sierra McCormick) and charismatic radio DJ Everett (Jake Horowitz) discover a strange audio frequency that could change their small town and the future forever.
Complete with long takes, fluid camera movement & sharp dialogue, Vast of Night proves to be an imaginative picture that unleashes the inner sci-fi geek in all of us. It's a smart film that blends conspiracy and technology, capturing its audience in an aura of mystery and suspense. Each word has us leaning closer, slowly rising our intrigue to an all-time high.
During some scenes Vast of Night fades to black, allowing the audience to focus on the tone of the people speaking alone. Though this is odd tactic for a visual medium, I must admit that it was successful in keeping my attention. Every detail mattered. Every sentence added to the compelling story unfolding.
Vast of Night also succeeds in bringing back the 50's. Every visual detail, such as the clothes, cars & even decorations in the house, evokes the time period. The film definitely succeeds in taking its audience to a vastly different setting and time. I will watch this many more times in the future.
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