The practical effects used in the finale were polarizing, with some finding them charmingly "old school" and others calling them "comically bad".
💡 The film was originally titled Restless before being renamed Night's End for its Shudder release.
Many critics noted a jarring transition from a slow-burn psychological thriller to a campy, "VHS-era" horror style during the climax.
The story centers on (played by Geno Walker), a man struggling with divorce and social anxiety who has retreated into a new apartment. To cope, he creates YouTube self-help videos that garner almost no views—until a subscriber notices a strange movement in his background.
Jennifer Reeder , known for Knives and Skin and her segment in V/H/S/94 .
Geno Walker’s performance was widely lauded for carrying the film's solitary narrative.
Reviewers generally praised the lead performance but were divided on the film's tonal shifts and pacing.
Ken’s investigation into the apartment's dark history leads him to seek help from online "experts," including a social media paranormal investigator named . As the hauntings escalate, Ken organizes an amateur exorcism via Zoom, which quickly spirals into a bizarre and horrific climax. Key Features and Production
Night's End (2022) 【2025】
The practical effects used in the finale were polarizing, with some finding them charmingly "old school" and others calling them "comically bad".
💡 The film was originally titled Restless before being renamed Night's End for its Shudder release.
Many critics noted a jarring transition from a slow-burn psychological thriller to a campy, "VHS-era" horror style during the climax. Night's End (2022)
The story centers on (played by Geno Walker), a man struggling with divorce and social anxiety who has retreated into a new apartment. To cope, he creates YouTube self-help videos that garner almost no views—until a subscriber notices a strange movement in his background.
Jennifer Reeder , known for Knives and Skin and her segment in V/H/S/94 . The practical effects used in the finale were
Geno Walker’s performance was widely lauded for carrying the film's solitary narrative.
Reviewers generally praised the lead performance but were divided on the film's tonal shifts and pacing. The story centers on (played by Geno Walker),
Ken’s investigation into the apartment's dark history leads him to seek help from online "experts," including a social media paranormal investigator named . As the hauntings escalate, Ken organizes an amateur exorcism via Zoom, which quickly spirals into a bizarre and horrific climax. Key Features and Production