When Night Falls (I) (2007)

A Thriller set in 1932 about two nurses trapped in a country mansion with their invalid patient whilst a killer is on the loose. A series of unexplainable events start to occur and the nurses begin to wonder if they are no longer alone.

Director:

Alex Galvin

Writer:

Alex Galvin (screenplay)

Stars:

Tania Nolan, Rosella Hart, Kevin Keys

Cast

Credited cast:
Tania Nolan	...	Louise Williams
Rosella Hart	...	Martha Davis
Kevin Keys	...	David Andrews
Sylvia Rands	...	Mrs. Jacobs
Gerald Bryan	...	Mr. Jacobs
Alex Galvin	...	Dr. Thomsen
Richard Nichol	...	Edward Leigh
Mike Bodnar	...	Radio Announcer
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Carla Feakin	...	Nurse Wilkins
Kate Lineham	...	Nurse Jamieson
Denise Menara	...	Nurse Morris

Storyline

A Thriller set in 1932 about two nurses trapped in a country mansion with their invalid patient whilst a killer is on the loose. A series of unexplainable events start to occur and the nurses begin to wonder if they are no longer alone.

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Taglines:

When You Lock Out, You Lock In

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Galvinized Films

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 January 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Gear Homestead, Okowai Road, Papakowhai, Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Box Office

Budget:

NZD 35,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Galvinized Films, Scave Productions, Sirocco Post

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

To ensure complete authenticity, all costumes were made specifically for the film and based on original 1930s designs.

User Reviews

Enjoyable old fashioned thriller

Rented this out last week, and was pleasantly surprised.

I'm a big fan of classic mysteries and old school thrillers which this film most definitely is. Because it is so deliberately old fashioned in its style and look I think it will be a film that will really divide people.

Set in 1932 New Zealand, it has some really good atmosphere and scares.

Considering the tiny budget the film was made for, I think the director Galvin did a good job. Particularly as he says in the commentary track that it was filmed in just ten days. Was also impressed that the awesome looking house that the film is set in is actually a composite of 8 different houses! It really does look like one house.

The disappointments for me was that the ending didn't live up to all the build up and I thought there was too much music in the film. Less music can often be more effective! So my advice, if you like a good old fashioned thriller, definitely check it out. If you're a Rob Zombie slasher fan, avoid.