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The British Commandos send Bob Owen to Norway to prepare for a raid. His mission also includes freeing General Heden who is being held by the Nazis. His aides include Eric Falken and Harry. Inga, a Norwegian girl to whom Falken was once engaged but who has become the sweetheart of Oberst Von Ritter, betrays their hiding place.
A group of people are trapped in a mansion during a storm and realize that a murderer is among them. The killer seems to be targeting people who are trying to uncover the truth about a series of mysterious deaths occurring in the area.
This low-budget horror film from Monogram Pictures received generally poor reviews upon its release. Critics often cited its predictable plot, uninspired performances, and reliance on genre tropes. However, it has gained a cult following over the years for its earnest B-movie charm and atmospheric, if somewhat clunky, presentation.
Praised for its attempt at creating a suspenseful atmosphere despite its limited budget.
Criticized for its formulaic plot and a lack of originality in its horror elements.
Often seen as a typical example of its era's B-movie horror output.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to the film's age and niche appeal, but available comments often reflect its status as a curiosity of early horror cinema, appreciated more for its historical context than its cinematic merits.
Director William Beaudine was known as "One-Take Beaudine" due to his rapid filming style, which was particularly useful for the tight budgets of films like 'They Raid by Night'.
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You've really got to appreciate that this was made slap bang in the middle of WWII and so the budget was negligible, the time allocated probably even less - and so the end product is stagey with static backdrops; lots of War Office actualit...