Have you ever searched for a movie online and found out that there are two different movies with the same title? That’s what happened to me when I looked up “By Day’s End” (2020), a horror movie that I wanted to watch. To my surprise, I discovered that there are actually two horror movies released in 2020 with the same title, but with very different plots and ratings. Here’s a brief summary of each movie and how they differ from each other.

This movie is directed by Michael Souder and stars Lyndsey Lantz, Andrea Nelson, Joshua Keller Katz, and Bill Oberst Jr. The story follows Carly and Rina, a lesbian couple who move into a motel after Carly drops out of med school and Rina loses her job as an attorney. Their relationship takes a turn for the worse when they find out that a zombie outbreak has occurred and they have to fight for their survival. The movie is described as a horror romance that explores the themes of love, loss, and hope in the face of a zombie apocalypse.

This movie is directed by Tim Jameson and stars Christopher Ammanuel, Toochukwu T.C. Anyachonkeya, Justin Z. Cole, and Katie Donahue. The story follows Deshawn and Gabe, a black small business owner and a white business executive who are kidnapped by a demented captor who forces them to work together to save themselves and their families. The movie is described as a drama horror that explores the themes of race, class, and power in the face of a twisted game.

As you can see, these two movies have nothing in common except for their title and genre. They have different directors, actors, plots, ratings, and reviews. If you are looking for a zombie romance or a kidnapping thriller, make sure you check the IMDb page before you watch “By Day’s End” (2020). You might end up watching the wrong movie by mistake.

Here are some interesting facts about the two movies with the same title:

• The movie directed by Michael Souder was originally titled “Dead End” but was changed to “By Day’s End” to avoid confusion with another zombie movie with the same name.
• The movie directed by Tim Jameson was made with a budget of only $2,000 and won the Best Feature Film award at the 2020 Indie Horror Film Festival.
• The movie directed by Michael Souder features a cameo voice appearance by Cenk Uygur, the host of The Young Turks, a progressive online news and commentary program.
• The movie directed by Tim Jameson features a cameo appearance by Johnathan Gorman, the founder and CEO of A Head in the Count Productions, the company that produced the movie.

Here are my personal opinions on the two movies with the same title:

By Day’s End (2020) – IMDb Rating: 3.1/10

I watched this movie with low expectations, but I was still disappointed by how poorly it was executed. The acting was wooden, the dialogue was cheesy, the plot was predictable, and the zombies were laughable. The movie tried to be a romantic drama with a horror twist, but it failed to deliver any emotional impact or suspense. The only positive thing I can say about this movie is that it had some decent cinematography and sound design. Other than that, I would not recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a good zombie movie or a good romance movie.

By Days End (2020) – IMDb Rating: 4.0/10

I watched this movie with curiosity, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it was done. The acting was convincing, the dialogue was realistic, the plot was intriguing, and the captor was menacing. The movie succeeded in being a thrilling drama with a horror twist, and it kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The movie also explored some interesting themes of race, class, and power in a subtle and nuanced way. The only negative thing I can say about this movie is that it had some minor editing and continuity issues. Other than that, I would recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a good kidnapping movie or a good drama movie.