The Night

The Night

Year: 2021

Runtime: 105 min

Language: French

Director: Kourosh Ahari

MysteryThrillerHorror

A couple’s relaxing getaway to the Hotel Normandie quickly devolves into a terrifying fight for survival. As night falls, unsettling and inexplicable events occur, forcing Babak and Neda to confront hidden truths about themselves and their relationship. They find themselves trapped in a horrifying ordeal, battling a sinister force that threatens to consume them both.

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1

Owen's Tragic Death

Beth faces the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Owen, who tragically takes his own life. He leaves behind a haunting suicide note claiming, 'There is nothing. Nothing is after you. You're safe now,' which deeply confuses Beth as she tries to make sense of his actions.

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2

Beth's Despair

In the aftermath of Owen's death, Beth is engulfed in despair, spending her nights drinking while going through his belongings. Her attempt to appear stable and continue teaching is met with concern from her friend Claire and neighbor Mel.

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3

Ominous Nightmares Begin

Beth starts to experience strange supernatural occurrences during the night. Initially thinking these events are merely dreams, she soon realizes that there is something more sinister at play in their home.

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4

Discovering Secrets

While sorting through Owen's belongings, Beth discovers unsettling floor plans for a reverse version of their lake house and a photo of a woman resembling her on Owen's phone. This revelation raises suspicions about Owen's fidelity, and her investigation deepens.

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5

A Dark Past

During a night out, Beth reveals her near-death experience from a past car accident, where she saw 'nothing.' This revelation highlights her struggles with depression and raises questions about her influence on Owen's mental state, as he had begun sleepwalking.

6

Supernatural Encounters

One night, Beth is awakened by a supernatural presence and witnesses frightened women fleeing through the woods. This encounter leads her to a bloody boat where Owen ended his life, further deepening her connection to the eerie happenings.

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7

The Reverse House

Beth's investigation takes her across the lake to a strange set of lights, where she discovers an identical but reversed version of her and Owen's house. She sees ghostly figures and passes out, waking back in her own home the following morning.

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8

Confronting Mel

When Beth returns to the reverse house, she finds it empty and unfinished. Encountering Mel, she questions him about Owen, who admits to seeing Owen with a woman resembling Beth in the woods at night, adding another layer of mystery.

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9

Digging Deeper

As Beth continues to search through Owen's belongings, she finds more photos of women who resemble her and a voodoo doll statue connected to Owen's occult research. This unsettling discovery hints at darker forces at play.

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10

Encountering Madelyne

Beth visits a bookstore to uncover more about Owen's occult interests and meets Madelyne, a woman from Owen's photos. Despite her anger, Madelyne denies having any affair with Owen, complicating Beth's understanding of her husband's life.

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11

A Sinister Revelation

While at home, Beth is haunted by Owen's silhouette, intensifying her struggle with grief and guilt. She visits Claire, who urges her to leave the house for her mental wellbeing, but Beth is determined to confront the truth.

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12

Madelyne's Admission

Upon Madelyne's return, she reveals a terrifying encounter with Owen, where he attempted to choke her during an intimate moment. This admission drives Beth to investigate further, driven by anger and confusion about Owen's motives.

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13

Dark Discoveries

Beth explores the reverse house and uncovers a horrific scene beneath the floorboards, discovering the bodies of Owen's victims. Horrified and in disbelief, she tries to contact Claire for help but struggles to reach her.

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14

Confronting 'Nothing'

Beth faces off against an invisible force that she mistakenly believes is Owen's spirit. The entity reveals its true nature, showing her visions of Owen's crimes and persuading her to join it, exposing the true horror behind 'Nothing.'

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15

Claire's Intervention

Claire arrives just in time to witness evidence of a struggle in the house and finds Beth adrift in a boat with a gun. Her desperate cries awaken Beth from a trance, leading to a pivotal moment of realization for Beth as she begins to let go of grief.

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Last Updated: May 12, 2025 at 07:03

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