The Night Comes for Us

Ito, a top level Triad assassin, moves through a ruined city like a storm door ready to slam. During a brutal massacre, he chooses to spare a young girl rather than kill her, a choice that triggers a brutal man hunt by rival gangs. From there the nights explode with gunfire, improvised weapons, and close quarters brawls as he fights to keep the girl safe and to stay alive. Reina, the girl he protects, becomes a focal point in a city where loyalties shift with every corner and every knock at the door. The action cuts fast, with stark lighting, brutal hits, and a relentless rhythm that never eases.

Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, this Indonesian action thriller was produced on a $2 million budget. It stars Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais with Julie Estelle and Sunny Pang in key roles, and arrived on Netflix in 2018, and showcases bold stunt design.

Fans and critics often point to the film for its relentless choreography and raw brutality reminiscent of the best modern martial arts cinema. The Operator and Reina stand out as distinctive characters amid the carnage, and the film helped reinforce Indonesia as a source of high octane action for global fans, and spawning fan reels.

Critics praise the movie for its unflinching pace and practical stunt work while noting occasional echoes of genre tropes. The core themes probe loyalty under pressure, the cost of violence, and the murky lines between protectors and predators, all set against a city that feels more like a battleground than a backdrop for action fans.

Box office numbers are not widely reported, as the film released primarily on Netflix rather than a broad theatrical run. The streaming release helped it reach a global audience of action fans worldwide.