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Dead of Night

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Dead of Night
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NR,1hr 42min
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Released:
June 28, 1946
Distributor:
Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Considered the greatest horror anthology film, the classic British chiller Dead of Night features five stories of supernatural terror from four different directors, yet it ultimately feels like a unified whole. The framing device is simple but unsettling, as a group of strangers find themselves inexplicably gathered at an isolated country estate, uncertain why they have come. The topic of conversation soon turns to the world of dreams and nightmares, and each guest shares a frightening event from ... Full Synopsis
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A classic horror anthology, Dead of Night still has the ability to deliver chills, even this many decades after its release. It's an enthralling omnibus, one that continues to work year after year, viewing after viewing, in spite of the fact that so many of its surprises have become familiar to viewers over time. The best segment is inarguably the final one, the finest exploration of the creepy relationship ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Jimmy Watson
Walter Craig
Joan Courtland
Maxwell Frere
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