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Before Night Falls
2022·Movie
·1h 42min·
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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.
Energy
Nerve-racking and terrifying
Fast from start to finish.
- Tension9
- Scare9
- Adrenaline7
Heart
Melancholic
- Melancholy7
- Pathos6
- Catharsis3
Humor
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor6
- Cringe Humor3
- Wit & Wordplay2
World
Mystery, faith and meaning, and fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Novelty7
- Dialogue Centrality6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue9
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition7
Energy
Very highNerve-racking and terrifying
Fast from start to finish.
Before Night Falls is nerve-racking, terrifying, and thrilling.
All energy traits
- Tension9Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare9Frightening moments and scares.
- Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Related traits
- Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
All heart traits
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Spiritual9Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowSome dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor6Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
World
MediumMystery, faith and meaning, and fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around mystery, faith and meaning, and fantasy. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Mystery9Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Spiritual9Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Fantasy8Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Crime6Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Who it's for
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking
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Culture, Mythical and Superstition.
A reporter and his cameraman investigate Nina, a young woman who is in pasung because she has a mental disorder that turns out to be something mystical.
Indonesian HorrorMysticalMental DisorderPasungExorcismSupernaturalFolkloreInvestigative Journalism
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Questions about Before Night Falls
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Before Night Falls worth watching?
48
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Before Night Falls rated?
Disturbing imagery
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
How long is Before Night Falls?
1 h 42 min
Before Night Falls runs 1 h 42 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Before Night Falls?
Critics87
Audiences62
Not quite. Critics rate Before Night Falls higher (87) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Before Night Falls in?
Indonesian
It was made in Indonesian. Produced in Indonesia, United Kingdom.
What tropes does Before Night Falls use?
2 + Torture = 5All Gays are PromiscuousArcadiaThe BeardPersecuted IntellectualsPrison RapeDisappeared DadMost Writers Are WritersCrazy Cat LadyOcean AweIntergenerational FriendshipRace Fetishand 1 more
TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Before Night Falls, including 2 + Torture = 5, All Gays are Promiscuous, Arcadia.