Terror in the Night
Terror in the Night

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Terror in the Night

1994
Movie
93 min
English

A fugitive killer posing as a policeman arrests two campers in the Arizona mountains.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Director: Bob YariGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah, finds herself terrorized by a persistent and dangerous stalker after she agrees to be a surrogate mother for a wealthy couple. As the situation escalates, Sarah must fight for her survival against the increasingly unhinged individual.

Critical Reception

Terror in the Night (also known as The Substitute) received a generally negative reception from critics, who found its plot predictable and its execution uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with some viewers finding it a passable, albeit forgettable, thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable plot with a lack of suspense.

  • Weak character development and unconvincing motivations.

  • A derivative and unoriginal entry into the thriller genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was also released under the title "The Substitute".

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