Nightwatch

Martin Bells is a law student who takes a night shift as a security guard at a hospital morgue to find a quiet place to study. His employment coincides with a series of brutal murders committed by a serial killer targeting young women in the city. As the investigation led by Inspector Cray progresses, Martin finds himself trapped in a psychological game where evidence begins to point toward him as the primary suspect.

This 1997 American production was directed by Ole Bornedal, appearing second in a chronological list of six films he directed. The screenplay was written by Bornedal and Steven Soderbergh. The cast features Ewan McGregor in the lead role, alongside Patricia Arquette, Josh Brolin, Lauren Graham, Nick Nolte, and Brad Dourif.

Produced by Dimension Films and Miramax with a budget of 10 million USD, the film had a limited commercial impact, earning 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderate, with a 6.2 rating on IMDb from 23,000 votes and a 6.1 rating on TMDB from 450 votes. These viewer scores are higher than the 4.5 rating provided by film critics based on 30 reviews.