Open 24 Hours (2018) is a gripping psychological horror film directed by Padraig Reynolds, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The film offers a fresh take on the slasher genre, blending elements of psychological thriller, tension-filled horror, and mystery. Set in a secluded gas station and convenience store in the middle of nowhere, the story follows a young woman, Mary, who is working the night shift at the store while struggling with the haunting trauma of her past. Open 24 Hours is a film that keeps the audience on edge, skillfully playing with themes of guilt, paranoia, and survival as the tension escalates throughout the night.

The story centers on Mary (played by Vanessa Grasse), a young woman who has recently been released from a psychiatric facility. She is trying to rebuild her life after a tragic incident involving her abusive boyfriend, James, who is a serial killer. Mary was unwittingly complicit in his crimes but was also his victim, having been manipulated and controlled by him for years. Now, with a fresh chance at life, she takes a job working the night shift at a 24-hour gas station in an attempt to put her past behind her and start anew. However, as the night progresses, she begins to experience strange and unsettling occurrences at the store, leading her to question whether she’s being stalked by a killer or if her troubled past is playing tricks on her mind.