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Night Terror
The name day of Mr. Fiala: The husband catches his wife with his friend. In the ensuing argument the husband is insulted and attacked. The lovers believe him to be dead and carry him from the house out into the street. Drunkards find him there and they think they have have killed him. They stand him against a wall with his face in the window of a miser who has just been counting his money. The miser punches the man in the head and takes the "corpse" to river and throws it in.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is haunted by disturbing nightmares that blur the lines between reality and her subconscious fears. As the terrifying visions escalate, she struggles to maintain her sanity and uncover the source of her nocturnal torment. The film delves into psychological horror, exploring the depths of human fear and the fragility of the mind.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1914, contemporary critical reception is not well-documented by modern standards. However, it was produced during a period when cinematic horror was emerging, and films of this nature often aimed to shock and thrill audiences with their subject matter and visual presentation.
What Reviewers Say
Explores early cinematic attempts at psychological horror.
Features a performance by Edith Storey in a role that challenged audience sensibilities.
Represents a historical artifact of early silent film horror themes.
Google audience: Information on specific audience reactions from 1914 is not readily available through modern platforms.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making its true impact and reception even more elusive to contemporary analysis.
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