The Night Has Eyes (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1942, The Night Has Eyes is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Leslie Arliss, running about 79 minutes. “She loved the man, even though she thought he was a murderer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two teachers, man-hungry Doris and restrained Marian, visit the Yorkshire moors a year after friend Evelyn disappeared there. On a stormy night, they take refuge in the isolated cottage of Stephen, one-time pianist shell-shocked in the Spanish Civil War. Doris flees as soon as the flood subsides; but Marian's suspicions about Evelyn's fate, in conflict with her growing love for Stephen, prompt her to stay on among the misty bogs.
Who’s in it. The Night Has Eyes stars James Mason as Stephen Deremid, Wilfrid Lawson as Jim Sturrock, Mary Clare as Mrs. Ranger and Joyce Howard as Marian Ives, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Night Has Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Has Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Has Eyes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Has Eyes (1942)?
- In GB, The Night Has Eyes is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Night Has Eyes worth watching?
- The Night Has Eyes holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Has Eyes?
- The Night Has Eyes stars James Mason, Wilfrid Lawson, Mary Clare, Joyce Howard and Tucker McGuire.
- When was The Night Has Eyes released?
- The Night Has Eyes was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.