Nightbeasts

Nightbeasts

Year: 2010

Runtime: 80 mins

Language: English

Director: Wes Sullivan

ThrillerHorrorHorror

They come out at night. . . A father and son on a weekend hunting trip encounter supernatural horror in the woods.

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Timeline & Setting – Nightbeasts (2010)

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Perry Hall

Perry Hall is a quiet rural town that becomes ground zero after a crashed alien craft. The community is tight-knit, with a local sheriff’s office at the center of the response as fear spreads through darkened streets. Nightfall and isolation amplify the tension as residents confront an incomprehensible threat.

🗺️ Small town 👽 Alien encounter 🏞️ Rural setting

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Main Characters – Nightbeasts (2010)

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Cinder (Donn Angelos)

Sheriff leading the defense against the creature. He is relentless, authoritative, and willing to risk himself to protect the town. His unit endures heavy losses as the threat escalates, highlighting his resolve under pressure.

🗡️ Sheriff 🧭 Leader 🛡️ Crisis management

Jamie

A young, impulsive local who grows into a crucial ally. Curious and brave, he takes action against the threat and helps coordinate the town's response, even when the odds are overwhelming.

🛡️ Young fighter 🧭 Resourceful

Price, Dr. Steven

Doctor who helps devise a plan to trap the creature, using improvised electrical methods. Calm under pressure, he offers practical solutions as the town fights for survival.

🧪 Scientist 🧰 Problem-solver

Nurse Ruth

Nurse who aids injured townsfolk and supports the plan to trap the creature. Caring and steady, she provides a grounding presence amid chaos.

💉 Medical 💪 Support

Mary Jane

Mayor's secretary who becomes caught in the turmoil as the party continues and fear escalates. Her fate underscores the dangers facing civilians during the evacuation.

🏛️ Civilians 🕯️ Tragedy

Drago

Delinquent taking advantage of the crisis, manipulating others and becoming a source of trouble within the town's response. His actions escalate tension and distrust.

🏚️ Antagonist ⚡ Criminal

Chief

Head of local law enforcement, coordinating evacuation efforts and confronting the creature’s attacks alongside Cinder. Authority figure facing escalating threats.

🧭 Leader 🛡️ Public safety

Park Ranger (Lloyd Kaufman)

Official who appears to manage wildlife and protect the area around Perry Hall during the crisis. Bravely assists with evacuation and safety measures.

🏞️ Park ranger 🧭 Public safety

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Major Themes – Nightbeasts (2010)

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🛡️ Survival

The town unites to endure a deadly, unseen force. Residents improvise defenses, evacuations begin, and civilians take up arms to shield one another. The threat forces a test of courage, resourcefulness, and community resilience.

🏛️ Leadership

Political pressures collide with public safety as crisis management falls to local leaders and law enforcement. Hard decisions under stress reveal the strengths and flaws of those in charge, while the community depends on their guidance.

🌌 Unknown Threat

A disquieting alien predator tests the boundaries of the town’s defenses. The mystery of its capabilities and origins drives the investigation, highlighting human vulnerability and the urge to prevail against a superior force.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 10:13

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