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Dead of Night

1945·Movie·NR·103 min·7.2(305)

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

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.

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Where to watch Dead of Night in United States

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CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesYouTube TV, Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaPlex
United KingdomStudiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, PlexAmazon Video, BFI Player, Apple TV Store
CanadaFandor, PlexApple TV Store
AustraliaPlex
GermanyStudiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel, PlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, PlexCanal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainFilmin, Plex
BrazilBelas Artes à La Carte, Plex
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex

About Dead of Night

Dead of Night is a 1945 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Charles Crichton and Robert Hamer. The cast is led by Mervyn Johns, Roland Culver, Mary Merrall. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Fandor, Philo.

Dead of Night was produced by Ealing Studios and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 9, 1945, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Charles Crichton, Robert Hamer
Writers
John Baines, Angus MacPhail, T. E. B. Clarke
Release date
September 9, 1945
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Ealing Studios
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Dead of Night cast & crew

Dead of Night was directed by Charles Crichton and Robert Hamer and written by John Baines, Angus MacPhail, and T. E. B. Clarke.

The cast features 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"), and Anthony Baird as Hugh Grainger (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Hearse Conductor").

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Auric, cinematography is by Douglas Slocombe, and it was produced by Michael Balcon.

Is Dead of Night worth watching?

Dead of Night holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 305 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy horror and thriller, Dead of Night is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Dead of Night

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Cast of Dead of Night

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")

Sally Ann Howes

Sally Ann Howes

Sally O'Hara (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Christmas Story")

Robert Wyndham

Robert Wyndham

Dr. Albury (Segment "The Christmas Story")

Judy Kelly

Judy Kelly

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

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

Hearse Driver (Segment "The Hearse Conductor")

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Michael Allan

Jimmy Watson (Segment "The Christmas Story")

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Barbara Leake

Mrs. O'Hara (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Christmas Story")

Dead of Night — FAQs

Where can I watch Dead of Night in United States?

Dead of Night is streaming on YouTube TV, Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Dead of Night on YouTube TV?

Yes — Dead of Night is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Dead of Night in?

Dead of Night is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dead of Night?

Dead of Night runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).

What is Dead of Night rated?

Dead of Night is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 305 ratings.

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