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After Hours

''After Hours'' or ''after hours'' may refer to: For other uses, see [[Film and television]], [[Music]], and [[Other uses]].

Film and television

Films

After Hours (1985) is an American film directed by . The screenplay was written by Joseph Minion, with production handled by and . Starring as Paul Hackett, a who becomes trapped in a nightmarish series of events in City's SoHo district after a chance encounter, the film features a supporting cast including , , and Thomas Chong. Produced on a budget of $4.5 million, it was shot primarily at night over 12 weeks in 1984, marking Scorsese's first collaboration with cinematographer . Released on September 13, 1985, by Warner Bros., the film received critical acclaim for its Kafkaesque narrative, frenetic pacing, and Scorsese's direction, earning a 90% approval rating on based on 70 reviews. It was nominated for the at the 1986 , where Scorsese won the Best Director Award, and it secured the Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature. The film's cultural impact lies in its portrayal of urban alienation and , influencing later works in the genre and solidifying Scorsese's reputation for versatile storytelling. After Hours: The Movie (2025) is an action-crime-drama-thriller co-directed by Koach K. Rich and Kevin R. Richardson, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The story centers on a young woman who a dilapidated house in a tough urban neighborhood and, driven by greed after her brother acquires a fortune, plots his elimination to claim it. Starring George Adams, Mark V. Aiossa III, and Joycelyn Anderson, the was released in early 2025 and has garnered a 7.1/10 rating on from 10,134 user ratings (as of November 2025), praised for its tense mystery elements and exploration of familial betrayal. Produced by an independent team, it highlights themes of and moral decay in contemporary urban settings, contributing to the thriller genre's focus on personal vendettas.

Television episodes and series

"The After Hours" is the thirty-fourth episode of the first season of the American anthology television series , which originally aired on on June 10, 1960. Written by series creator , the episode was directed by Douglas Heyes and stars in the lead role of Marsha White, a young woman shopping in a for a gold thimble to give her mother. As Marsha navigates the eerily empty ninth floor, she encounters unhelpful and peculiar sales staff, leading to a horrifying revelation that she herself is a whose brief turn as a human has expired; the other mannequins rotate this existence to escape their lifeless state. Supporting cast includes Elizabeth Allen as the saleswoman and James Millhollin as the elevator operator, with providing the iconic narration. Iconic within the horror anthology genre, the episode exemplifies 's blend of psychological suspense and supernatural twists, particularly its exploration of , , and the blurred line between human and object—themes that echo the surreal nightmarish quality of Martin Scorsese's 1985 film . Another notable entry is the After Hours, a comedy production from that premiered on July 19, , and ran until November 20, 2017, amassing 98 episodes. Created by Jack O'Brien and Daniel O'Brien under The , the series typically features a core group of Cracked staffers—including Daniel O'Brien, , Soren Bowie, and Katie Willert—gathered in a after work hours, engaging in satirical discussions on pop culture, movies, and societal absurdities. The format emphasizes improvisational humor and exaggerated sketches poking fun at office dynamics and everyday banalities, distinguishing it through its casual, conversational TV-style intimacy adapted for online audiences. Early seasons, from to 2012, focused more heavily on the diner setting with around 12 core installments that satirized workplace life, before evolving into broader formats.

Music

Albums

After Hours is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer Abel Tesfaye, known as , released on March 20, 2020, by and . The record consists of 14 tracks, with highlights including the singles "" and "Heartless," blending and elements. It delves into themes of heartbreak, , drug use, , and regret, portraying emotional turmoil and physical excess through vivid, confessional lyrics. The album debuted at number one on the , achieving the largest streaming week for an R&B/hip-hop album at the time and marking the 's fourth consecutive chart-topping release. It has since spent over 200 weeks on the chart (as of August 2025) and been certified triple platinum by the RIAA (as of December 2022) for sales and streams exceeding three million units in the United States. Critically, was lauded as a cohesive evolution of the Weeknd's sound, earning acclaim for its production and thematic depth, and was named the top R&B album of 2020 by MRC Data. After Hours is also the ninth solo studio album by Northern Irish guitarist , released on March 10, 1992, by . This outing features 11 tracks, including "Cold Day in Hell," "Story of the Blues," and a cover of "Since I Met You Baby" featuring guest appearance by , showcasing Moore's emotive guitar solos and a mix of original compositions and blues standards. The album emphasizes Moore's shift toward mature blues interpretations, with horn and string arrangements adding depth to its rock-infused sound. It peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart, becoming Moore's highest-charting solo album in his home country, and spent 13 weeks in the top 75. Certified gold by the BPI in the UK for over 100,000 units sold, it also achieved platinum status in Sweden. The release was well-received for revitalizing Moore's career in the blues genre and broadening its appeal to mainstream rock audiences through his virtuoso performances.

Songs

"After Hours" is a song by the American rock band the Velvet Underground, written by frontman Lou Reed and released on their 1969 self-titled third studio album. Performed in a minimalist psychedelic rock style with sparse instrumentation, the track features drummer Maureen Tucker on lead vocals, a choice Reed made to convey the song's "innocent and pure" quality through her childlike delivery. The lyrics depict themes of isolation and alienation, portraying a timid observer excluded from social revelry, as in the chorus: "If you close the door, the night could last forever / Leave the sunshine out and say hello to never." This understated closer to the album has been influential in alternative and indie rock, contributing to the band's legacy as pioneers who shaped underground music scenes. In 2008, American indie rock band released "After Hours" as a from their Brain Trust Clarity EP, written by band members and . The track captures themes of late-night introspection and fleeting connections, with Murray's reflecting on the of post-midnight encounters over driving guitar riffs and upbeat . An excerpt highlights its mood: "This night is winding down but / Time means nothing / As always at this hour time means nothing." While not a major chart hit, the song exemplified the band's witty, energetic sound and received praise for its catchy hooks in circles. American singer-songwriter Kehlani's "After Hours," an R&B track, was released on April 4, 2024, as the lead single from the deluxe edition of her fourth studio album Crash. Produced by Alex Goldblatt and Khris Riddick-Tynes, the song samples Nina Sky's 2004 hit "Move Ya Body" and explores themes of intimacy and reluctance to end a passionate encounter, with lyrics pleading, "Don't go home so soon / Stay a little longer after hours with you." A remix incorporating elements from Destiny's Child's 2005 track "Cater 2 U" followed on May 24, 2024, boosting its viral appeal on platforms like TikTok. The official music video, directed by Amber Park and released on May 6, 2024, depicts Kehlani transforming urban spaces into vibrant party scenes, emphasizing carefree escapism. It debuted at No. 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 and marked one of Kehlani's highest-charting solo debuts. It was certified platinum in Canada by Music Canada in August 2025.

Other uses

Finance and business

In financial markets, "after hours" primarily refers to , which allows the buying and selling of securities outside the standard trading session of major U.S. exchanges like the (NYSE), typically from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (). This includes pre-market trading from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and after-hours trading from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. , facilitated by electronic communication networks (ECNs) that match buy and sell orders anonymously. As of 2025, some platforms like offer nearly 23-hour trading sessions from 1:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. the next day, increasing accessibility but heightening liquidity risks outside core hours. The first ECN, , launched in 1969 and began offering after-hours services to institutional traders in the , enabling trading beyond traditional floor-based sessions. After-hours trading is overseen by the U.S. , with key regulations including the 1998 Regulation ATS, which governs alternative trading systems like ECNs by requiring fair access, , and for those handling significant volume. Participants face heightened risks due to lower , as trading volume is often a fraction of regular hours—around 11% of total equity volumes as of 2024—leading to greater price volatility and wider bid-ask spreads, which are about 40% higher than regular-session levels based on 2025 data. Major corporate announcements, such as earnings reports or , frequently occur after the close and can dramatically influence prices; for instance, Tesla's August 2020 announcement of a 5-for-1 caused its shares to surge up to 6% in after-hours trading. In broader business contexts, "" denotes operations or services conducted outside standard workday hours, typically after 5:00 p.m. or on weekends, to accommodate non-traditional schedules. Examples include after-hours urgent care clinics, which provide medical treatment for non-emergency issues from evenings through early mornings and holidays, addressing gaps in availability. Some businesses have adopted extended or 24/7 models to meet continuous demand, though operations vary; historically, chains like maintained round-the-clock stores in many locations to support logistics and customer access, but reduced hours during the and have not fully returned to 24/7 as of 2025.

Publications and media

After Hours is a 1979 crime fiction novel by Edwin Torres, serving as a sequel to his 1975 work Carlito's Way. Set in the gritty underworld of New York City, the book delves into the lives of Puerto Rican gangsters, following protagonist Carlito Brigante as he attempts to escape his criminal past following his release from prison but is inevitably pulled back into a world of violence and betrayal. The narrative highlights themes of loyalty, redemption, and the inescapable pull of street life within the Puerto Rican diaspora. The novel was published by Dial Press and has been loosely adapted into films, most notably influencing the 1993 movie Carlito's Way directed by Brian De Palma and starring Al Pacino. Afterhours is an alternative rock band formed in 1986 in by frontman Manuel Agnelli, inspired by the Velvet Underground's song "After Hours" from their 1969 self-titled album. The group has released 13 studio albums over their career, including seminal works like Nei giardini che nessuno vede (1998) and I milanesi ammazzano il sabato (2003), blending , , and experimental elements. Key members alongside Agnelli have included guitarists Xabier Iriondo and Stefano Pilia, drummer Fabio Rondanini, and bassist Roberto Dell'Era, contributing to their evolving sound. Widely regarded as pioneers of the scene, Afterhours have influenced subsequent generations through their innovative songwriting and Agnelli's multifaceted role as , , and label founder via Radiofrequenza.

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