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Dead of Night (1945)

"The unexpected, the tragic, the comic, the romantic, the dramatic..."

7.219451h 43mEN
HorrorThriller

Directed by Charles Crichton

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 43m

Language

EN

Release

September 9, 1945

Director

Charles Crichton

Official Trailer

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Overview

An architect, visiting an English country house, realizes the other guests are familiar from his recurring nightmare. When they share their tales of the supernatural, he is filled with a growing dread.

Cast

Mervyn Johns

Mervyn Johns

Walter Craig (Segment "Linking Story")

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

Eliot Foley (Segment "Linking Story")

Mary Merrall

Mary Merrall

Mrs. Foley (Segment "Linking Story")

Googie Withers

Googie Withers

Joan Cortland (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Haunted Mirror")

Frederick Valk

Frederick Valk

Dr. Van Straaten (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Ventriloquist's Dummy")

Anthony Baird

Anthony Baird

Hugh Grainger (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Hearse Conductor")

Sally Ann Howes

Sally Ann Howes

Sally O'Hara (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Christmas Story")

Robert Wyndham

Robert Wyndham

Dr. Albury (Segment "The Christmas Story")

Judy Kelly

Judy Kelly

Joyce Grainger (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Hearse Conductor")

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

Hearse Driver (Segment "The Hearse Conductor")

Michael Allan

Michael Allan

Jimmy Watson (Segment "The Christmas Story")

Barbara Leake

Barbara Leake

Mrs. O'Hara (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Christmas Story")

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Dead of Night (1945), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

An architect, visiting an English country house, realizes the other guests are familiar from his recurring nightmare. When they share their tales of the supernatural, he is filled with a growing dread.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Dead of Night. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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