Dead of Night
"The unexpected, the tragic, the comic, the romantic, the dramatic..."
Originally released in 1945. Dead of Night is a horror/thriller film. directed by Charles Crichton.
Starring Mervyn Johns, Roland Culver, and Mary Merrall
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (293 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Top Cast
Mervyn Johns
as Walter Craig (Segment "Linking Story")
Roland Culver
as Eliot Foley (Segment "Linking Story")
Mary Merrall
as Mrs. Foley (Segment "Linking Story")
Googie Withers
as Joan Cortland (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Haunted Mirror")
Frederick Valk
as Dr. Van Straaten (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Ventriloquist's Dummy")
Anthony Baird
as Hugh Grainger (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Hearse Conductor")
Sally Ann Howes
as Sally O'Hara (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Christmas Story")
Robert Wyndham
as Dr. Albury (Segment "The Christmas Story")
Judy Kelly
as Joyce Grainger (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Hearse Conductor")
Miles Malleson
as Hearse Driver (Segment "The Hearse Conductor")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead of Night about?
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 dr...
Who directed Dead of Night?
Dead of Night was directed by Charles Crichton.
How long is Dead of Night?
Dead of Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Dead of Night released?
Dead of Night was released on September 9, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead of Night?
The main cast of Dead of Night includes Mervyn Johns, Roland Culver, Mary Merrall, Googie Withers, Frederick Valk.
Is Dead of Night worth watching?
Dead of Night has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 293 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.