Night Talkers (2024)
57KNight Talkers (2024). 1h 29m
“NIGHT TALKERS is a microbudget horror anthology featuring Bill Moseley as a late night radio host soliciting strange stories from his listeners. Like most films in its market (microbudget horror) thereu0026#39;s a mixed bag for audiences.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu0026quot;The Gruenwald Houseu0026quot; is easily the best of the three major stories, but is hampered by a large cast and underdeveloped story. However, performances by Jenna Ruiz and Brittany Smith keep the audience engaged. In u0026quot;Back Countryu0026quot; Scott Blake, a SFX artist and mask maker, does an excellent job portraying a inbred hillbilly reminiscent of a crypt keeper but the story is ultimately a long attempt at single jump scare.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAgain, the audio and cinematography is a mixed bag. For example, the production could have used movers blankets or even heavy comforters to dampen some of the echo/reverb heard through scenes in the house.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOverall, the most effort was obviously saved for segments featuring Bill Moseley. It is in those moments we see most of the creativity from director Topher Chambers and itu0026#39;s why the film is frustrating even at a 7. Since the film only lists Chambers as the director the audience would expect more cohesion through out the production. Whether itu0026#39;s camera moves or image motifs or even just focusing on cast, each short feels as if it were done by a completely different production – especially compared to Bill Moseleyu0026#39;s wrap around.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eStill itu0026#39;s a slight improvement of Topher Chambers and Rutledge Productions previous anthology THE BLACK BOOK (which was created by multiple productions) and thatu0026#39;s ultimately why it deserves a 7. Seeing an artist grow is always encouraging.”
