Review: "Night Nurse" — A moody psychosexual thriller about elder care that doesn't quite deliver
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Brent Simon
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A review of Georgia Bernstein's debut feature film "Night Nurse," which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in the NEXT section. The film is described as a slow-burn psychosexual thriller that explores intergenerational relationships and elder care dynamics as baby boomers age. While the film trades heavily on mood and atmosphere, the review suggests its parceled-out provocations don't ultimately add up to a satisfying whole.
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The A.V. ClubReview: "Night Nurse" — A moody psychosexual thriller about elder care that doesn't quite deliveravclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAs baby boomers age up and elder care becomes one of the few industries resistant to technological downsizing, complex and sometimes fraught intergenerational relationships offer up an abundance of possibility for cinematic exploration.
A slow-burn psychosexual thriller that trades heavily on vibe conjuring.
Georgia Bernstein makes her directorial debut with the moody calling card Night Nurse, whose parceled-out provocations don't add up to much.
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