Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
Hotel night clerk Bart Bromley is a highly intelligent young man on the Autism spectrum. When a woman is murdered during his shift, Bart becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigation closes in, Bart makes a personal connection with a beautiful guest named Andrea, but soon realises he must stop the real murderer before she becomes the next victim.
The Night Clerk features an intriguing premise centered on an autistic protagonist navigating a murder investigation, and Tye Sheridan's committed performance carries much of the film's emotional weight. However, the plot mechanics are fairly predictable once the mystery is established, following a well-worn thriller template that doesn't fully capitalize on its unique setup. Cinematography is competent and serviceable without being particularly inventive. The autistic character perspective gives the film some novelty, though it doesn't fully explore that lens in a truly distinctive way. The ending feels rushed and somewhat unsatisfying, failing to deliver the tension the premise promised.