Stars as Martin's increasingly concerned girlfriend, Catherine. The "Soderbergh" Touch and Legacy
Fresh off his breakout in Trainspotting , McGregor brings a relatable vulnerability to Martin.
Plays James, the thrill-seeking best friend whose dares push the plot into dangerous territory. Nightwatch_-_Il_guardiano_di_notte_1997_HD_-_Al...
A chilling cult classic of the late 90s, Nightwatch (released in Italy as Il guardiano di notte ) is a psychological thriller that transforms the mundane task of a night shift into a high-stakes nightmare.
Despite a difficult post-production phase involving extensive reshoots—which some cast members, including McGregor, felt "blanded" the original vision—the film remains celebrated for its "masterclass in building tension". Critics often praise its and its ability to turn a sterile hospital setting into a place of visceral dread. Nightwatch (1997) - IMDb A chilling cult classic of the late 90s,
The screenplay was co-written by Steven Soderbergh, who added American pop-culture references and slightly sanitized some of the original's more provocative scenes.
Martin Bells (Ewan McGregor), a law student looking for easy money and quiet study time, takes a job as a night watchman at a city morgue. The job seems simple: do the rounds and stay alert. However, the eerie silence of the facility is quickly shattered. Nightwatch (1997) - IMDb The screenplay was co-written
As a necrophiliac serial killer begins a gruesome murder spree targeting local women, Martin finds himself at the center of a terrifying web. Planted evidence and a series of unsettling "pranks" by his eccentric friend James (Josh Brolin) lead Inspector Thomas Cray (Nick Nolte) to view Martin as the primary suspect. To clear his name and survive the night, Martin must uncover the true killer hiding in plain sight.