Mexican horror lovers are very happy because the feature film finally hits theaters “At night with the devil”a film that has been celebrated by film buffs around the world and has received positive reviews from major figures such as writer Stephen King.
The play was directed by Australian brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes, and also featured David Dastmalchian as part of the cast. Although it was only screened today in Mexico, the film was released in theaters in the United States on March 22.
What is it about?
Classified as a found footage horror production, the film tells the story of Jack Delroy, who hosts his own variety show, Night Owls. The programming he runs is regular, broadcasting five days a week and with respectable numbers during each season.
The conflict begins when his wife, a well-known entertainment star, dies of cancer. Seeing his financial stability in danger, in a moment of desperation Delroy organizes a special function on Halloween night, with the aim of boosting the ratings of his program.
What was initially a planned event, and for many, a fake one, turns into a terrifying moment for everyone present. Jack Delroy invites a psychic who can have contact with the dead, and a young girl who claims to be possessed. Soon the entire set will be involved in an imminent demonic threat.
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Why watch it?
The charm of the piece is related to the character of its genre. Being a production of found footagewe find ourselves immersed in a world in the mid-70s that is simultaneously intertwined with variety shows and late-night interviews.
Late night is a very popular format in the United States, with multiple programs that are broadcast from 11 at night until 2 or 3 in the morning.
In this way, a relationship between the real and the sinister is intertwined with each frame of the story, which causes a response of extreme tension in the viewer. Not for nothing The film debuted with a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and was described as “absolutely brilliant” by renowned horror genius Stephen King.
 
The controversy
After the film’s release, there was a lot of talk about the Using Artificial Intelligence to create the curtains featured in commercials for the Night Owls show. Many people involved in the field disagreed, saying that there is a need for regulation of the use of technology for such productions.
It remains to be seen how the discussion will continue around the use of artificial intelligence as a tool for creating films and all kinds of art.
For now, find your nearest cinema and don’t miss this film that promises to be one of the best horror films of the year.
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