Night Is the Time for Killing
Night Is the Time for Killing

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Night Is the Time for Killing

1975
Movie
70 min
English

Film starring Judy Geeson, James Smilie, Charles Gray, Alister Williamson

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: John LeatherGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of students on a weekend retreat at a remote country estate discover that the house is haunted by the vengeful spirit of a murdered woman. As they try to uncover the truth behind the haunting, they find themselves targeted by the vengeful entity, leading to a terrifying battle for survival.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Night Is the Time for Killing' received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some praised its atmospheric tension and performances from its seasoned horror leads, many critics found the plot convoluted and the scares less impactful than intended. Audiences had a similar divided reaction, with some appreciating the gothic horror elements and others finding it slow-paced and predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Atmospheric and gothic, but ultimately hampered by a muddled plot.

  • Reliant on established horror stars to carry a less-than-convincing narrative.

  • Attempts to blend mystery and supernatural horror but falls short of both.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Night Is the Time for Killing' is not readily available in public archives. However, general audience sentiment suggests a divided reception, with some appreciating the classic horror tropes and others finding the film lacking in modern scares and narrative coherence.

Fun Fact

The film's production was notably plagued by several scheduling conflicts and a tight budget, which director John Leather had to navigate while trying to maintain the intended atmosphere.

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