The Last Night (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, The Last Night is a horror and thriller film directed by Michael J. Murphy, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. As a small local theatre and its players prepare for the final performance of a mystery thriller play, they find themselves held hostage by two escaped convicts who have chosen the theatre as a hideout.
Who’s in it. The Last Night stars Steven Longhurst as Mike, Caroline MacDowell as Helen, David Bruhl as Trevor and Colin Efford as Gary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Last Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Night tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Night (1982)?
- In GB, The Last Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Night worth watching?
- The Last Night holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Night?
- The Last Night stars Steven Longhurst, Caroline MacDowell, David Bruhl, Colin Efford and Antony Peyton.
- When was The Last Night released?
- The Last Night was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.