The Night Watchmen (film)
The Night Watchmen is a 2017 American horror comedy film directed by Mitchell Altieri. The film stars Ken Arnold, Dan Deluca, Kevin Jiggetts, and Max Gray Wilbur as a group of inept night watchmen who must fight off a horde of vampires accidentally unleashed upon their workplace.
Synopsis:
The film revolves around a Baltimore-based printing company, primarily staffed by a trio of lackluster night watchmen and their oblivious boss. Their mundane routine is shattered when a shipment of coffins arrives, containing vampires inadvertently released by a delivery error. Armed with little more than their wits and office supplies, the watchmen must band together to survive the night and prevent the vampire outbreak from spreading beyond the building. They encounter a tenacious journalist who, initially seeking a story, becomes an unlikely ally in their fight for survival.
Cast:
- Ken Arnold as Ken
- Dan Deluca as Luca
- Kevin Jiggetts as Jiggetts
- Max Gray Wilbur as Rajeeve
- Tiffany Shepis as Karen
- Matt Walsh as Randall
- James Remar as Vlad
- Kara Luiz as Holly
Production:
The film was directed by Mitchell Altieri, also known as one half of the Butcher Brothers directing duo.
Reception:
The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its comedic elements and practical effects, while others criticized its uneven pacing and reliance on genre tropes.