Shadows in the Night
Shadows in the Night

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Shadows in the Night

1944
Movie
67 min
English

A criminal psychologist tries to help a beautiful heiress going mad in a haunted mansion.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Steve SekelyGenres: Mystery, Film-Noir, Crime

Plot Summary

A detective investigates a series of murders connected to a young woman who claims to be haunted by spirits. As the body count rises, he finds himself drawn into a complex web of deception and psychological manipulation. The investigation leads him to uncover a conspiracy involving stolen jewels and a desperate attempt to avoid detection. The truth lies hidden in the shadows of the past.

Critical Reception

Shadows in the Night received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, appreciated for its atmospheric noir elements and intriguing plot, though some critics found its pacing uneven. It is often regarded as a solid, if not groundbreaking, entry in the B-movie crime thriller genre of the 1940s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and classic film-noir styling.

  • The mystery is engaging, keeping viewers guessing until the end.

  • Some found the plot slightly convoluted and the ending abrupt.

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Fun Fact

Despite its relatively low budget and status as a B-movie, 'Shadows in the Night' is noted for its effective use of shadow and light, a hallmark of the film noir genre, creating a palpable sense of suspense and unease.

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CinemaSerf

When the young "Lois" (Nina Foch) starts having nightmares at her seaside home, she calls in the help of renowned psycho-sleuth "Ordway" (Warner Baxter) to help her out. He duly arrives at her rambling pile and finds on his first night that...