𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 (2016)

Manhattan Night is a neo-noir crime thriller directed by Brian DeCubellis, based on the novel Manhattan Nocturne by Colin Harrison. The film follows Porter Wren, a charismatic New York City tabloid writer known for covering scandal and crime. He lives a seemingly stable life with his wife and children, but everything changes when he meets Caroline Crowley, a mysterious woman seeking answers about her husband’s recent death.

Caroline’s husband, Simon, was a brilliant but secretive filmmaker who died under suspicious circumstances. Intrigued by her story and attracted to her allure, Porter agrees to investigate. As he digs deeper, he becomes entangled in a web of lies, seduction, and blackmail. Caroline draws him into her troubled past, using both vulnerability and manipulation to pull him further into danger.

Porter’s obsession with Caroline leads him to compromise his ethics and marriage. The more he uncovers about Simon’s life—hidden tapes, surveillance, and secret enemies—the more Porter realizes he’s in over his head. His pursuit of the truth starts to blur the line between professional curiosity and personal involvement.

The investigation reveals connections to powerful figures in the city, including a ruthless media mogul who will go to extreme lengths to protect his secrets. As threats mount and the stakes grow higher, Porter must choose between exposing the truth or protecting his family and his own safety.

Ultimately, Manhattan Night explores themes of moral ambiguity, temptation, and the cost of truth. With its moody atmosphere, sharp dialogue, and psychological tension, the film delivers a modern noir experience that questions whether some stories are worth telling at all.