Nightshift is a 2020 Philippine horror film written, cinematographed, co-produced and directed by Yam Laranas. The film stars Yam Concepcion and Michael de Mesa.
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Synopsis
During the first few days at her new job, Jessie, a morgue assistant of Dr. Alex, a pathologist, is stuck working in a longer shift in a secluded hospital morgue on the day of typhoon. As exhaustion sets in, Jessie begins to experience terrifying visions, hearing eerie sounds and witnessing horrifying events where the corpses start to move and show signs of life.
Cast
Yam Concepcion as Jessie Pardo
Michael de Mesa as Doctor Alex
Mercedes Cabral as Nora
Epy Quizon as Orderley
Soliman Cruz as Orderley
Ruby Ruiz as Head Nurse Bethany
Mayen Estanero as Detective Jose
Roman Perez Jr. as Detective Suarez
Irma Adlawan as Jessie's Mother
Caleb Santos as Jessie's Fiancé
Joel Garcia as Elizabeth's Killer
Karenina Romualdez as Doctor
Brian Bamunuachchi as Shadow
Jonjon Maceda as Shadow
Maryanne Climaco as Shadow
Lita Loresco as Mrs. Tabitha
Sigrid Polon as Elizabeth
Christian Villete as Billy
Rafael Atun as Mr. Lazarus
Jessa Mae Gajo as Nurse Gloria
Shaider Vargas as Jairus
Mico Akashi Dagaas as Jacob
Antonio Adlawan as Homeless Man
Mary Ann Tan as Woman with Miscarriage
Liberty Galvez as Dead Chanter
Red Musni as Dead Chanter
Edith Monsanto as Dead Chanter
Gerard Gevera as Jacob's Parent
Jessica Nunez as Jacob's Parent
Brenda Porcadilla as Crying Grandmother
Sofia Nicole Mabalay as Daughter
Isabel Tepase as Relative
Regina Miano as E.R. Doctor
Jackylyn Miano as Nurse
Prince John Dale Pampanga as Nurse
Coleen Que as Admin's Voice
Lalaine Yulo as Voice at ICU Intercom
Ariel Guevarra as Funeral Home Worker
Albert Logacho as Funeral Home Worker
Reception
Nightshift received negative reviews. Critics cite the film's low scare factor resulting from the excessive use of horror gimmicks, implausible scenes and the lack of insight of the characters played by Yam Concepcion and Michael de Mesa.