Violent Midnight (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1963, Violent Midnight is a thriller and horror film directed by Richard Hilliard, running about 90 minutes. “Earthy, wicked shocker!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An axe murderer is loose in a small New England town.
Who’s in it. Violent Midnight stars Lee Philips as Elliot Freeman, Shepperd Strudwick as Adrian Benedict, Jean Hale as Carol Bishop and Dick Van Patten as Lt. Palmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Violent Midnight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violent Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violent Midnight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Violent Midnight (1963)?
- In US, Violent Midnight is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Violent Midnight worth watching?
- Violent Midnight holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Violent Midnight?
- Violent Midnight stars Lee Philips, Shepperd Strudwick, Jean Hale, Dick Van Patten and James Farentino.
- When was Violent Midnight released?
- Violent Midnight was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.