Cries in the Night
Cries in the Night

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Cries in the Night

1980
Movie
93 min
English

A young woman arrives at her grandmother's house, which used to be a funeral home, to help her turn the place into a bed-and-breakfast inn. After they open, however, guests begin disappearing or turning up dead.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Juan Piquer SimónGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this Spanish horror film, a group of students at a boarding school are terrorized by a mysterious killer who targets them one by one. The killings are ritualistic, and the students suspect a supernatural entity or a deranged individual is responsible. As the body count rises, the remaining students and faculty must uncover the killer's identity before they all fall victim to the night's terror.

Critical Reception

Cries in the Night, also known as 'The Finishing Line' or 'Bloody Moon', received mixed reviews upon its release, often being cited for its graphic violence and suspenseful atmosphere, though some critics found its plot predictable and its acting uneven. It has since gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its Giallo-inspired elements and gruesome set pieces.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and striking visuals, characteristic of the Giallo genre.

  • Criticized for a somewhat convoluted plot and occasionally unconvincing performances.

  • Noted for its creative and gory death scenes that appealed to hardcore horror fans.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent from public records, but fan discussions often highlight its cult status and brutal effects for its time.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Bloody Moon', and it faced censorship issues in several countries due to its violent content.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Through the woods to Grandmother's house we go_** A young woman (Lesleh Donaldson) ventures to the rural Northeast to stay with her grandmother (Kay Hawtrey) at an old home that used to be a funeral parlor. As they work on morphing it...