Night of Death! (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5.7

Night of Death! poster

Released in 1980, Night of Death! is a fantasy and horror film directed by Raphaël Delpard, running about 94 minutes. “You Are What They Eat!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When she takes up her new post at an eerie convalescent home deep in the French countryside, nurse Martine (Isabelle Goguey) soon discovers that several missing co-workers may have fallen prey to an unspeakable evil rumored to roam the hallways at night. But as Martine looks deeper into the mystery, she suspects the home's aged residents know more about the menace than they let on.

Who’s in it. Night of Death! stars Isabelle Goguey as Martine, Charlotte de Turckheim as Nicole, Michel Flavius as Flavien and Betty Beckers as Hélène, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Night of Death! 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 Night of Death! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Night of Death! tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Night of Death! (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night of Death! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Night of Death! worth watching?
Night of Death! holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Night of Death!?
Night of Death! stars Isabelle Goguey, Charlotte de Turckheim, Michel Flavius, Betty Beckers and Jean Ludow.
When was Night of Death! released?
Night of Death! was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.