Night of the Executioner (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1992, Night of the Executioner is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Paul Naschy, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Hugo Arranz celebrates his 50th anniversary with his wife and daughter when vile hooligans break into their home, raping and killing both his wife and daughter and cut off the tongue of poor Hugo. Fortunately, he survives, and not surprisingly, he goes "Bronson" on the punk asses after some self-training with knives, pistols and weightlifting.
Who’s in it. Night of the Executioner stars Paul Naschy as Doctor Hugo Arranz, Manuel Zarzo as Comisario de Brigada Criminal, Paloma Cela as Mati and Sergio Molina as Roque (as Serge Mills), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Night of the Executioner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night of the Executioner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night of the Executioner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night of the Executioner (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night of the Executioner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night of the Executioner worth watching?
- Night of the Executioner holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night of the Executioner?
- Night of the Executioner stars Paul Naschy, Manuel Zarzo, Paloma Cela, Sergio Molina and José Álvarez.
- When was Night of the Executioner released?
- Night of the Executioner was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.