Quick Info
- Year
- 1955
- Director
- Charles Laughton
- Duration
- 93 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $0.8M
External Ratings
IMDb7.9
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes79%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Night of the Hunter
Our Rating
8/10
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7.5/10
Overview
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8
Acting
8.1
Direction
7.9
Cinematography
7.7
Music
7.5
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
