The Night Caller (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 5.5

The Night Caller poster

Released in 1965, The Night Caller is a horror and science fiction film directed by John Gilling, running about 85 minutes. “Space Creatures Snatch Girls To Mysterious Planet!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The inhabitants of Ganymede need to find mates from another world or they will become extinct. They soon discover a suitable breeding stock amongst the females of planet Earth.

Who’s in it. The Night Caller stars John Saxon as Dr. Jack Costain, Patricia Haines as Ann Barlow, Alfred Burke as Detective Supt. Hartley and Maurice Denham as Dr. Morley, among others.

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

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Caller page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Night Caller tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Night Caller (1965)?
In US, The Night Caller is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Night Caller worth watching?
The Night Caller holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Night Caller?
The Night Caller stars John Saxon, Patricia Haines, Alfred Burke, Maurice Denham and John Carson.
When was The Night Caller released?
The Night Caller was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.