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The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts

2021Movie1 h 38 min

DramaRomance
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

An explicitly sexual, tense drama movie about the mind.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Strap yourself in for an exhilarating journey into darkness with these five award-winning short films from across the globe that delve into heart-pumping escapades varying from the intensely erotic to the ultra-violent to the warm-inside feels. The night has never looked so inviting. Segments: After Dawn [Passée l'aube] (2017), Poof (2018), Spiral (2018), Night of Love (2018), Floating Melon [浮果] (2015).

Feels like

  • Erotic Anthology
  • Dark & Violent
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Award-Winning Shorts
  • Sensual & Disturbing
  • Nocturnal Themes
  • Human Instincts
  • Varied Tones

Cast

5 of 5

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Directed by
Xiaoxi Xu, Roberto F. Canuto, Dean Anderson

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Facts

March 15, 2021 · 1 h 38 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 15, 2021
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese, Hebrew, Polish, Swedish, Wolof
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts worth watching?"

Questions about The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts

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Is The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts a sequel?

  1. The Male Gaze: First Kiss (2018)
  2. The Male Gaze: The Heat of the Night (2019)
  3. The Male Gaze: Strikers & Defenders (2020)
  4. The Male Gaze: The Boy Is Mine (2020)
  5. The Male Gaze: Hide and Seek (2021)
  6. The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts (2021)
  7. The Male Gaze: Three's Company (2021)
  8. The Male Gaze: Celluloid Dreams (2021)
  9. The Male Gaze: Fleeting Glances (2022)
  10. The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin (2023)
  11. The Male Gaze: A Better Tomorrow (2023)
  12. The Male Gaze: Risk Appeal (2023)
  13. The Male Gaze: Boy Trouble (2024)
  14. The Male Gaze : French Connection (2024)
  15. The Male Gaze: Bitter Sweet (2024)
  16. The Male Gaze: Reality Bites (2025)
  17. The Male Gaze: Breaking Dawn (2025)
  18. The Male Gaze: Secrets and Lies (2025)
  19. The Male Gaze: Heavenly Creatures (2025)
  20. The Male Gaze: Wild Youth (2026)
  21. The Male Gaze: Naughty Boys (2026)
  22. The Male Gaze: Wandering Heart (2026)
  23. The Male Gaze: Courage Under Fire (2026)

Yes: it's movie 6 of 23 in its series, after The Male Gaze: Hide and Seek (2021) and before The Male Gaze: Three's Company (2021).

Is The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.