Dead of Night (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1977, Dead of Night is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Dan Curtis, running about 76 minutes. “Three tales of mystery, imagination and suspense.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This anthology tells three stories: a man buys a car that takes him back and forth through time; a tale of vampires; and a distraught mother asks for her drowned son to come back to life and gets more than she bargained for.
Who’s in it. Dead of Night stars Ed Begley Jr. as Frank, E.J. André as Mr. McCauley, Ann Doran as Mrs. McCauley and Christina Hart as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dead of Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead of Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead of Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead of Night (1977)?
- In US, Dead of Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead of Night worth watching?
- Dead of Night holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead of Night?
- Dead of Night stars Ed Begley Jr., E.J. André, Ann Doran, Christina Hart and Orin Cannon.
- When was Dead of Night released?
- Dead of Night was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.