Cries in the Night (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, Cries in the Night is a thriller and horror film directed by William Fruet, running about 93 minutes. “They were warned, they were all warned... "Don't go down to the cellar!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman arrives at her grandmother's house, which used to be a funeral home, to help her turn the place into a bed-and-breakfast inn. After they open, however, guests begin disappearing or turning up dead.
Who’s in it. Cries in the Night stars Kay Hawtrey as Maude Chalmers, Lesleh Donaldson as Heather, Barry Morse as Mr. Davis and Dean Garbett as Rick Yates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Cries in the Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cries in the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cries in the Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cries in the Night (1980)?
- In US, Cries in the Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cries in the Night worth watching?
- Cries in the Night holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Cries in the Night?
- Cries in the Night stars Kay Hawtrey, Lesleh Donaldson, Barry Morse, Dean Garbett and Stephen E. Miller.
- When was Cries in the Night released?
- Cries in the Night was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.