Black Noon (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, Black Noon is a horror, tv movie and western film directed by Bernard L. Kowalski, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Reverend John Keyes and his wife, Lorna, on their way to a new congregation out west, break down in the desert and are rescued by the residents of a nearby town. At first warm and welcoming, the townspeople become more and more solicitous of John and insistent that he stay on as their minister, against the wishes of Lorna, who goes unheeded and slowly becomes deathly ill. Will John realize the danger before it is too late?
Who’s in it. Black Noon stars Roy Thinnes as Reverend John Keyes, Yvette Mimieux as Deliverance, Ray Milland as Caleb Hobbs and Gloria Grahame as Bethia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Black Noon 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 Black Noon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Noon tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Noon (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Noon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Noon worth watching?
- Black Noon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Noon?
- Black Noon stars Roy Thinnes, Yvette Mimieux, Ray Milland, Gloria Grahame and Lynn Loring.
- When was Black Noon released?
- Black Noon was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.