Night of Strangers
Night of Strangers

Movie spotlight

Night of Strangers

1975
Movie
113 min
Persian

Siamak is a thief who is working for Abbas Khalkoob. He lives with his gambler friend Tagfgdfzhi in a rented room. One day Siamak pickpocket a guy in the bus but Reza steals it from him. This leads these two to know each other and fall in love.

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Director: Richard ComptonGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man inherits a remote mansion filled with dark secrets and strange inhabitants. He soon discovers that the house and its occupants are involved in a series of bizarre and potentially deadly rituals tied to an ancient cult. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself trapped and fighting for his life against forces he cannot comprehend.

Critical Reception

Night of Strangers, also known as 'Return of the Exorcist,' was a low-budget horror film that received largely negative reviews upon its release and has since been largely forgotten. It is often criticized for its convoluted plot, poor acting, and uninspired direction, failing to live up to the legacy of its titular predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its derivative plot and lack of originality.

  • Criticized for slow pacing and unconvincing performances.

  • Considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre of the 1970s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity, but general sentiment suggests it is a poorly made and unengaging horror film that fails to deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended as a sequel to 'The Exorcist' but was drastically altered and retitled after rights issues prevented it from being an official continuation.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review