The Night Comes for Us 2018
"In search of salvation, he'll make the city rain blood."
Directed and co-written by the fearless Timo Tjahjanto, *The Night Comes for Us* (2018) is a relentless action-thriller that plunges viewers into Jakarta's underworld.
Director: Timo Tjahjanto
Cast
Joe Taslim
Ito
Iko Uwais
Arian
Julie Estelle
The Operator
Sunny Pang
Chien Wu
Asha Kenyeri Bermudez
Reina
Abimana Aryasatya
Fatih
Zack Lee
'White Boy' Bobby
Revaldo
Yohan
Dimas Anggara
Wisnu
Salvita Decorte
Shinta
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *The Night Comes for Us* (2018) about?
The film follows an elite Triad assassin whose decision to spare a girl's life during a massacre turns him into a target. Hunted by vengeful gangs, he unleashes a storm of violence as he fights to survive in Jakarta's criminal underworld.
Who directed *The Night Comes for Us*?
Timo Tjahjanto, known for his uncompromising action films like *The Raid* and *Headshot*, directed and co-wrote the screenplay for this gritty thriller.
Who stars in *The Night Comes for Us*?
Joe Taslim takes the lead, joined by Iko Uwais, Julie Estelle, Sunny Pang, and Abimana Aryasatya in a cast of hardened fighters and dangerous adversaries.
Is *The Night Comes for Us* (2018) worth watching?
If you crave raw, high-stakes action with a darkly compelling protagonist, this film delivers. Its visceral fight scenes and bleak atmosphere make it a standout in the crime-thriller genre, though its extreme violence may not be for everyone.
How long is *The Night Comes for Us*?
The runtime is 121 minutes.
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About The Night Comes for Us (2018) — A blood-soaked Triad thriller you cannot escape
Directed and co-written by the fearless Timo Tjahjanto, *The Night Comes for Us* (2018) is a relentless action-thriller that plunges viewers into Jakarta's underworld. When an elite Triad assassin spares a young girl's life during a brutal massacre, he transforms from predator to prey—drawing the wrath of every criminal gang in the city. What follows is a blood-soaked odyssey as the assassin fights to survive, turning the streets into a warzone where every shadow hides an enemy. The film blends explosive fight choreography with a grim, neon-soaked aesthetic, exploring themes of redemption, vengeance, and the cost of violence in a world where loyalty is a liability.
Joe Taslim leads the cast as the doomed assassin, surrounded by powerhouse performers like Iko Uwais and Julie Estelle, whose characters add layers of tension and brutality. With its breakneck pacing and unflinching brutality, *The Night Comes for Us* delivers a visceral experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Whether you're a fan of high-octane action or psychological thrillers, this Indonesian gem packs a punch that's impossible to ignore.
