Dead of Night (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1974, Dead of Night is a horror film directed by Bob Clark, running about 88 minutes. “The dead of night changed the lives of many... and ended the lives of some.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Grief-stricken suburban parents refuse to accept the news that their son Andy has been killed in Vietnam, but when he returns home soon after, something may be horribly wrong.
Who’s in it. Dead of Night stars John Marley as Charles Brooks, Lynn Carlin as Christine Brooks, Richard Backus as Andy Brooks and Henderson Forsythe as Dr. Philip Allman, 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 stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead of Night (1974)?
- In US, Dead of Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. 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 horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead of Night?
- Dead of Night stars John Marley, Lynn Carlin, Richard Backus, Henderson Forsythe and Anya Ormsby.
- When was Dead of Night released?
- Dead of Night was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.