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Dead of Night
Feature Film
7.2 / 10

Dead of Night

"The unexpected, the tragic, the comic, the romantic, the dramatic..."

1945-09-09
103 mins
Horror, Thriller

Narrative Synopsis

An architect, visiting an English country house, realizes the other guests are familiar from his recurring nightmare. When they share their tales of the supernatural, he is filled with a growing dread.

Where to Stream

Philo
Philo
YouTube TV
YouTube TV
Fandor
Fandor
Fandor Amazon Channel
Fandor Amazon Channel
Screambox Amazon Channel
Screambox Amazon Channel
IndieFlix
IndieFlix
BFI Player Amazon Channel
BFI Player Amazon Channel
IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
Chilling
Chilling

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Narrative DNA Intelligence

Pacing

High-Octane Dynamic

Complexity

7 / 10

Ending Impact

High Twist Index

Vibe Tone

Claustrophobic & Ominous

Narrative Assessment:

Calculated narrative telemetry highlights notable thematic precision within Horror. With an established critical baseline of 7.2/10, the plot emphasizes high-octane dynamic pacing paired with an ending characterized by high twist index.

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Key Personnel & Cast

Mervyn Johns

Mervyn Johns

Walter Craig (Segment "Linking Story")

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

Eliot Foley (Segment "Linking Story")

Mary Merrall

Mary Merrall

Mrs. Foley (Segment "Linking Story")

Googie Withers

Googie Withers

Joan Cortland (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Haunted Mirror")

Frederick Valk

Frederick Valk

Dr. Van Straaten (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Ventriloquist's Dummy")

Anthony Baird

Anthony Baird

Hugh Grainger (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Hearse Conductor")

Thematic Neighbours

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

If you enjoy tense narrative puzzles, layered investigative friction, and unexpected structural reveals, Dead of Night provides concentrated suspense. Holding an audience consensus score of 7.2/10 over a 103 minutes runtime and centered on the premise "The unexpected, the tragic, the comic, the romantic, the dramatic...", it stands out as a compelling watch for enthusiasts of the genre.
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