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Day Shift

Day Shift

Action · Horror · Comedy · 2022

An LA vampire hunter has a week to come up with the cash to pay for his kid's tuition and braces. Trying to make a living these days just might kill him.

Movie details

Day Shift

“Some jobs really go for the throat.”

2022 Action · Horror · Comedy 1h 54m

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6.7 / 10

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An LA vampire hunter has a week to come up with the cash to pay for his kid's tuition and braces. Trying to make a living these days just might kill him.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

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Directed by

J.J. Perry

Written by

Tyler Tice · Shay Hatten

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

Bud Jablonski

Dave Franco

Dave Franco

Seth

Natasha Liu Bordizzo

Natasha Liu Bordizzo

Heather

Meagan Good

Meagan Good

Jocelyn Jablonski

Zion Broadnax

Zion Broadnax

Paige Jablonski

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Big John Elliott

Karla Souza

Karla Souza

Audrey San Fernando

Court is in session

Put Day Shift on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.