Seven years after its quiet release, Henry Cavill’s 2018 psychological thriller Night Hunter (originally titled Nomis) is experiencing an unexpected resurgence, steadily climbing global charts on Paramount+ and earning praise from viewers as a “shockingly fun” late-night watch.

Directed and written by David Raymond in his feature debut, the film stars Cavill as Lieutenant Walter Marshall, a hardened Minnesota detective leading a task force hunting an online predator linked to years of female abductions and murders. When a disturbed man, Simon Stulls (Brendan Fletcher), is arrested, the case unravels into a web of twists involving a vigilante (Ben Kingsley) seeking justice for victims.

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The ensemble cast elevates the pulpy script: Alexandra Daddario plays profiler Rachel Chase, Stanley Tucci the police commissioner, with supporting roles from Nathan Fillion, Minka Kelly, and Eliana Jones. Echoing The Silence of the Lambs in its cat-and-mouse interrogation scenes, Night Hunter delivers tense action, moral ambiguity, and shocking revelations without overcomplicating the plot.

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Upon release, critics were harsh, awarding it a dismal 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, calling it derivative and predictable. It grossed just $1 million in limited theaters before fading to VOD. Yet audience scores sit at a more forgiving 51%, and now streamers are giving it second life.

As of late December 2025, Night Hunter ranks in Paramount+’s global top five, per FlixPatrol, holding strong for months amid newer releases. Viewers describe it as “no-frills entertainment” – fast-paced, tense, and perfect for switching off with snacks. “It’s not trying to be clever; just a solid crime thriller with great acting,” one Reddit user noted. Fans praise Cavill’s brooding intensity, Kingsley’s eerie presence, and Fletcher’s chilling performance.

This revival aligns with streaming trends reviving overlooked gems, especially Cavill vehicles amid his post-Witcher and Superman era. While not groundbreaking, Night Hunter offers old-school thrills: relentless pursuit, vigilante justice, and prison-orchestrated chaos.

In a crowded holiday lineup, its quiet climb proves word-of-mouth and star power endure. For those seeking a gritty, undemanding ride, this rediscovered thriller hits the spot.