Night Fright
Night Fright

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Night Fright

1967
Movie
75 min
English

A government space experiment into the effects of cosmic rays on animal life goes horribly wrong, creating a mutant monster that terrorizes a rural community.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: James DanielGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of people attending a seance find themselves trapped in a mansion with a mysterious killer. As the storm rages outside, paranoia mounts among the guests as one by one they begin to fall victim to the unseen assailant.

Critical Reception

Night Fright is a lesser-known entry in the 1960s horror genre, often overlooked by critics. While it attempts to build suspense and atmosphere, its low budget and somewhat convoluted plot detract from its effectiveness. Audience reception tends to be mixed, with some appreciating its vintage charm and occasional moments of tension, while others find it dated and predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a weak script and inconsistent pacing.

  • Despite its flaws, some viewers find its classic B-movie horror elements enjoyable.

  • The atmosphere of a locked-room mystery is occasionally effective.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in the UK but is often presented as an American horror film due to its genre and themes.

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talisencrw

talisencrw

I watched this no-budget film, shot near Dallas, Texas, last night, as part of my 50-film 'Nightmare Worlds' collection by Mill Creek. Though it had no scares or suspense whatsoever, and you could tell what was going to happen at least ten ...