Nocturna: La noche del hombre grande

I recently watched the Argentinian film 🇦🇷 Nocturna: Side A - The Great Old Man's Night (2021) on Shudder. The storyline follows an elderly man on the verge of death, facing one last opportunity to confront the demons of his past before crossing to the other side. In his final moments, can he overcome these demons, or are they here to drag him to hell?

Written and directed by Gonzalo Calzada (Luciferina), the film stars Marina Artigas (Focus), Lautaro Delgado (Russian Roulette), Marilú Marini (Tigre), and Pepe Soriano (My First Wedding).

This film is more of a drama/thriller with horror elements, offering an intriguing character study about life, regrets, and mortality. The main character's relationship with his past is well-established and thoughtfully portrayed. Both Pepe Soriano and Marilú Marini give authentic performances. The film is creatively shot, using doorways as metaphors for his past or other worlds. The use of the hallway reminded me of Evil Dead Rise, though less gory. The horror elements are effectively used to add depth and intensity to the overarching story. The ending brings a smart full-circle conclusion, which, while a bit predictable, is still well executed.

In conclusion, Nocturna: Side A - The Great Old Man's Night is a well-crafted reflection on life, and I'd recommend seeing it at least once. I'd score it a 7/10.