“Ahari, with co-screenwriter Milad Jarmooz, create a genuinely spine-tingling film you’ll soon not forget.”

– Candice Frederick, Harper Bazaar

“The Night made history as the first U.S.-produced film to receive a license for a theatrical release in Iran. Now, IFC Midnight has acquired the North American rights to the psychological thriller which will be released January 2021.”

– Dino Ray-Ramos, Deadline Hollywood

“Alex Garland levels of reality perversion via personal shortcomings. The plot [keeps] moving and the tension rising while remaining solidly focused on character. The story is universal.”

– Andy Howell, Film Threat

“Remarkable evocation of Kubrickian horror. Hotel Normandie…is spiritually linked to the [Shining’s] Overlook Hotel as well as The Great Northern Hotel in Twin Peaks.”

– Matt Fagerholm, RogerEbert.com

“Ominously striking work…reaches some pretty malevolent and surreal heights. Persian horror is a real thing. Genre fans…be impressed by the eerily entrancing look and vibe of the film. Very highly recommended.”

– Joe Bendel, J.B. Spins

“The Night is as captivating as it is terrifying. A startling feature directorial debut. Next-level scary. The plot will have you questioning your own sanity. A heart pounding and twisted watch…This film should be on every genre fan’s radar this year.”

– Liz Whittemore, Reel News Daily

“Get[s] your heart racing and stomach in a knot. This film is all atmosphere. All about not being able to leave. Things flitting about. Strange noises. All adding up to get your heart racing and stomach in a knot. Secrets…are the key to everything.”

– Carey-Anne Pawsey, OrcaSound

“Mesmerizing psychological horror/thriller…every little thing matters. An outstanding debut from Ahari, a stylish and substantial thriller that features both beautiful imagery and a compelling, intelligently structured story that draws you in and holds on to you until the very end.”

– Richard Propes, The Independent Critic

“This movie…kept us up at night…thinking. We’re keeping all the lights on. [This] psychological thriller is full of suspense…guaranteed to make you jump.”

– Lauren Bray, edhat

“Conjure[s] a rich atmosphere of the ominous. Ahari shows his skills as a deft and intense director.”

– Richard Von Busack, Metro Newspaper

“Craft[s] a masterful feeling of suspense. Feels rare and powerful…the movie’s firing on all cylinders. Deliver[s]…emotional heft…from beginning to end. Delves [deep] into the psyche of these two characters…adds up to one long sense of discomfort and uncertainty. Cannot recommend it enough for lovers of thrillers. The finale…explodes with creativity.”

– Daniel Pappas, Films Gone Wild

“The Night interview with director Kourosh Ahari. The feature directorial debut of Kourosh Ahari stars award-winning actor Shahab Hosseini. We discuss the visual feel of the film, working with Shahab and the rest of the cast, and much more!”

– Gadi Elkon, Selig Film News

“A creepy uneasy tale. If you need a good example of why we need voices that are more than just white male, this film is it. I don’t know what else to say other than when you get a chance to see The Night do so.”

– Steve Kopian, Unseen Films

“Filmmaker Kourosh Ahari Helms Elevated Horror Film, The Night. [Ahari] is one of the most promising young directors working today.”

– Kevin Scott, PopHorror.com

“‘Socially conscious films have always been made.’ [Participant CEO David Linde] The Night [is] an American-Iranian co-production (half Farsi with English subtitles, half English with Farsi subtitles. It stars Shahab Hosseini [and] represents the kinds of stories Leveller would like to fund.”

– Chris Lindahl, IndieWire

“Actor Shahab Hosseini has joined the cast of The Night, a thriller movie to be directed by Iranian-American film director and producer Kourosh Ahari.”

– Staff, Financial Tribune