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