The Vast of Night

2019

PG-13

1h 31m

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6.5/10

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Drama

Mystery

Science Fiction

Thriller

At the dawn of the space-race, two radio-obsessed teens discover a strange frequency over the airwaves in what becomes the most important night of their lives and in the history of their small town.

Directors

Andrew Patterson

Writers

Andrew Patterson(teleplay by)

Craig W. Sanger(teleplay by)

Stars

Sierra McCormick

Jake Horowitz

Bruce Davis

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Fay Crocker

Everett

Billy (voice)

Mabel Blanche

Bertsie

Gerald

Benny Wade

Rodkey Oliver

Susan Oliver

Marjorie Seward

Gretchen Hankins

Sam

Lon Stemmons

Daisy Oliver

Fred Seward

Mrs. McBroom …

Ruth Reynolds

Speares

Directors

Andrew Patterson

Writers

Andrew Patterson(teleplay by)

Craig W. Sanger(teleplay by)

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Opening with long mid-shots and seemingly unnecessary chatter, the film spends a few minutes delivering a kind of challenge along the lines of “Alright, let’s clear the floor of the kids and make room for real cinephiles—no need for unnecessary expectations!” Then, without almost a single dull moment or idle dialogue, it unfolds into one of the finest examples of contemporary independent cinema. In line with Tarantino’s motto that “suspense is all about stretching the rubber band,” the director masterfully delivers even the potentially boring static monologues, truly deserving praise. The fact that it rarely strays into cliché territory earns it extra points, too! That it unfolds in real-time and takes place within the duration of a basketball game is just the cherry on top!

deepkino08 Aug, 2025