Nothing But the Night (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, Nothing But the Night is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Peter Sasdy, running about 90 minutes. “This nightmare has already killed five people - now it's yours to live!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When various trustees of the Van Traylen Orphanage begin dying in close order, it's at first written off as a coincidence. But, when a school bus accident very nearly takes out three more of them along with a group of orphans, Col. Bingham (Christopher Lee) and his pathologist friend, Mark (Peter Cushing), begin looking into the deaths. They come to think the answer lies with one of the girls on the bus, who has vivid memories of things she could not possibly have seen.
Who’s in it. Nothing But the Night stars Christopher Lee as Col. Charles Bingham, Peter Cushing as Sir Mark Ashley, Diana Dors as Anna Harb and Georgia Brown as Joan Foster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Nothing But 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 Nothing But the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nothing But the Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nothing But the Night (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nothing But the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nothing But the Night worth watching?
- Nothing But the Night holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nothing But the Night?
- Nothing But the Night stars Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Diana Dors, Georgia Brown and Keith Barron.
- When was Nothing But the Night released?
- Nothing But the Night was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.