Cast
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Faith Ford
as Kelly Wells
Thomas Gibson
as Ross Williams
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Taylor
Todd Allen
as David Wells
Eric McCormack
as Andy Robinson
Christopher Gray
as Peter Wells
Roman Podhora
as Captain Roselli
Charles S. Dutton
as Dr. Eldon James
Kevin McNulty
as Detective
Michael Puttonen
as Dr. Schumacher
Fulvio Cecere
as Sgt. Summer
Hrothgar Mathews
as John
Dolores Drake
as Waitress
Fiona Roeske
as Helen Grayson
Rik Kiviaho
as MP #1
Crew
Director
- Jorge Montesi
Writer
- D. Brent Mote
Producer
- Kay Hoffman
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, Night Visitors explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Jorge Montesi brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1996, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Night Visitors took approximately 6 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 100 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 132 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 1996, when this film was released:
- Globalization was accelerating economic and cultural exchange.
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 13, 1996
- Runtime: 1h 40m