

Dead of Night
“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.
Where to watch Dead of Night in United States
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Where is Dead of Night streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Plex | Amazon Video, BFI Player, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Fandor, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Plex | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, Plex | — |
| Japan | Amazon 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
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
Walter Craig (Segment "Linking Story")

Roland Culver
Eliot Foley (Segment "Linking Story")

Mary Merrall
Mrs. Foley (Segment "Linking Story")

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

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

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

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

Robert Wyndham
Dr. Albury (Segment "The Christmas Story")

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

Miles Malleson
Hearse Driver (Segment "The Hearse Conductor")
Michael Allan
Jimmy Watson (Segment "The Christmas Story")
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.











