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.

Stars as Martin's increasingly concerned girlfriend, Catherine. The "Soderbergh" Touch and Legacy

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.

Directed by Ole Bornedal, the film is a Hollywood remake of his own acclaimed 1994 Danish thriller, Nattevagten . While the original is often cited for its darker, "European" atmosphere, the 1997 version features a powerhouse American cast:

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

Plays James, the thrill-seeking best friend whose dares push the plot into dangerous territory.

Delivers a "mesmerizing" performance as the intense Inspector Cray.

Fresh off his breakout in Trainspotting , McGregor brings a relatable vulnerability to Martin.

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