Dead of Night
Dead of Night

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Dead of Night

1977
Movie
76 min
English

This anthology tells three stories: a man buys a car that takes him back and forth through time; a tale of vampires; and a distraught mother asks for her drowned son to come back to life and gets more than she bargained for.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Bob ClarkGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A television journalist, in the process of making a documentary about a famous actor who died mysteriously years earlier, finds himself drawn into the investigation. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a disturbing conspiracy and a series of unsettling coincidences that blur the line between reality and the supernatural. The journalist begins to suspect he may be experiencing a similar fate to the actor he is profiling.

Critical Reception

Dead of Night (also known as 'Deathdream' or 'Deadtime Stories' in some releases) is a lesser-known but appreciated horror film that blends supernatural elements with psychological tension. While not a mainstream hit, it garnered a cult following for its atmospheric dread and thought-provoking themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling mood.

  • Appreciated for its psychological horror elements and slow-burn suspense.

  • Some viewers found the pacing a bit too deliberate.

Google audience: Google users generally acknowledge its effectiveness as a mood piece, with many finding its creeping sense of dread and ambiguous ending to be its strong points, though some mention it can be slow in parts.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a supernatural horror film but was re-edited and released with a more psychological thriller focus, leading to some confusion about its original intent and themes.

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