Fear in the Night (1947): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1947 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1947, Fear in the Night is a thriller, drama, krimi and mystery film directed by Maxwell Shane, running about 72 minutes. “Nightmare of Murder...or Dream...or Reality” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The dream is unusually vivid: Bank employee Vince Grayson finds himself murdering a man in a sinister octagonal-shaped room lined with mirrors while a mysterious woman breaks into a safe. It is so vivid that Vince suspects it may have really happened. To get the dream off his mind, he goes on a picnic with some relatives. When a thunderstorm forces his party into a nearby mansion, Vince discovers that the bizarre room does exist, and it means nothing but trouble.

Who’s in it. Fear in the Night stars Paul Kelly as Cliff Herlihy, DeForest Kelley as Vince Grayson, Ann Doran as Lil Herlihy and Kay Scott as Betty Winters, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Fear in the Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fear in the Night page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fear in the Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Fear in the Night (1947)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fear in the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Fear in the Night worth watching?
Fear in the Night holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, krimi and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Fear in the Night?
Fear in the Night stars Paul Kelly, DeForest Kelley, Ann Doran, Kay Scott and Charles Victor.
When was Fear in the Night released?
Fear in the Night was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.