This is so impressive and, since Night Book was filmed during lockdown, the final result was incredible and each set mixed perfectly with the rest the simplicity of the sets and costumes went a long way to set the perfect scene. To say that not one actor was in a room with someone else, everyone did an outstanding job to set the scene for the room they were in. The set and costume design were also brilliant every actor was responsible for both these factors, along with lighting and make-up. Her home had an eerie feeling the whole way through, even when she was simply speaking to her boss.
This gave the movie a unique edge, as if something happened off-camera I couldn’t see it, which added to the tense atmosphere.įrom the start this film had an ominous vibe, despite Loralyn’s calmness when taking an exam for her interpreting job, or making dinner for her father. The whole movie was seen through cameras that Loralyn had in her home (in the form of a security system), or through video calls. Having never played or watched anything like this before, I can definitely say I would take a look at others like it Night Book was a thrilling experience that really had my heart pounding.
Julie Dray as Loralyn / Picture Credit: Wales Interactive I was very excited when asked to review this unique film and, after downloading it and getting ready to play, I was looking forward to watch my first interactive movie and I was not disappointed. Pearce (Akie Kotabe), Loralyn’s partner, doesn’t believe her when she asks him to stop his project due to angry spirits so while she worries for the safety of her soon-to-be husband, her father’s condition begins to deteriorate, and she soon realises that the book she read from has dark and dangerous powers. The language, Kannar, is said to be dangerous and meant only to speak to spirits. Vito (Salmon) and Théron (Jonathan Cullen), and is asked to translate some text from a book Théron wishes to buy from Vito. While her fiancée is on a work trip attempting to start a build, despite the anger of the locals, Loralyn’s father (Mark Wingett) is staying with her so she can keep an eye on him, as he is ill. The plot follows Loralyn, a pregnant woman who is working the night shift at hew new job as an interpreter she translates in English, French, and a strange language called Kannar. Night Book is an interactive film, directed by Alex Lightman, and starring Julie Dray and Colin Salmon.