Sierra McCormick in The Vast of Night
Prime Video subscribers looking for an underrated sci-fi thriller should find the perfect offering on the streaming service in the form of this movie from a few years ago. Prime Video's Original movie lineup includes quite a few underseen gems.
After all, a lot of the streamer's releases that end up dominating Prime Video's global charts are on the splashier side. Recently, the pirate action movie The Bluff became Prime Video's latest streaming mega hit. That said, the platform has something for fans of every genre, and when Prime Video's sci-fi movie selection comes into focus, there are quite a few exciting releases for subscribers. Those include films like Chris Pratt's The Tomorrow War, the slasher Totally Killer, and an indie focused on a sci-fi mystery. Prime Video Is The Home Of An Intriguing Sci-Fi Thriller The Prime Video movie in question is The Vast of Night, which was released on the streaming service on May 29, 2020. The Vast of Night follows two regular citizens, a switchboard operator named Fay and a radio DJ Everett, as they become set on finding out the origin of a mysterious frequency that interrupts Everett's show. The film is set in the 1950s in Cayuga, New Mexico. From that point on, the teenagers embark on a mission that leads them to slowly piece together clues about the mysterious sound from other citizens they either meet or receive calls from during the show. The Vast of Night is not an action-packed movie. However, for those interested in the mysterious nature of extraterrestrial encounters, the film is a must-watch. Why The Vast Of Night Is Worth Watching On Prime Video The Vast of Night might not be one of Prime Video's most well-known original movies, but this underrated gem was received with thunderous applause from critics back when it was released. On Rotten Tomatoes, The Vast of Night holds a near-perfect 92% critics' score. The sci-fi thriller boasts an 84 score on Metacritic, indicating universal acclaim. The movie was a critical hit. After its release, The Vast of Night would be nominated for three awards at the inaugural Critics' Choice Super Awards for Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie and Best Actor/Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie. Besides its performance with critics, The Vast of Night is worth watching because it hits on a core element of alien stories. Related Every Sci-Fi Movie Releasing In 2026 2026's movie calendar is loaded with an abundance of sci-fi films, including some from legendary directors and tied to major franchises. Posts By Cooper Hood The Prime Video sci-fi thriller slowly sees two regular teenagers putting together clues about the existence of extraterrestrial beings. It very much feels like watching a conspiracy theory unfold in real time, with the viewer guessing whether it could be real or not all the way through. It is targeted at true sci-fi fans, who will find a lot to love in The Vast of Night. 3.0/10 8/10 The Vast of Night 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Like Follow Followed PG-13 Drama Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Release Date May 29, 2020 Runtime 91 minutes Director Andrew Patterson Writers Andrew Patterson, Craig W. Sanger Producers Melissa Kirkendall Cast See All
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