Plays James, the thrill-seeking best friend whose dares push the plot into dangerous territory.

Fresh off his breakout in Trainspotting , McGregor brings a relatable vulnerability to Martin.

Directed by Ole Bornedal, the film is a Hollywood remake of his own acclaimed 1994 Danish thriller, Nattevagten . While the original is often cited for its darker, "European" atmosphere, the 1997 version features a powerhouse American cast:

The screenplay was co-written by Steven Soderbergh, who added American pop-culture references and slightly sanitized some of the original's more provocative scenes.

A chilling cult classic of the late 90s, Nightwatch (released in Italy as Il guardiano di notte ) is a psychological thriller that transforms the mundane task of a night shift into a high-stakes nightmare.

Delivers a "mesmerizing" performance as the intense Inspector Cray.

Martin Bells (Ewan McGregor), a law student looking for easy money and quiet study time, takes a job as a night watchman at a city morgue. The job seems simple: do the rounds and stay alert. However, the eerie silence of the facility is quickly shattered.