Fear in the Night movie poster

Fear in the Night

July 9, 1972 1h 34m 5.8/10 (60 votes)

Originally released in 1972. Fear in the Night is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Jimmy Sangster.

Starring Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, and Judy Geeson

Synopsis

It took Peggy Heller a long time to recover from the trauma of a brutal physical assault, suffered in her youth. When she married Robert, he provided her with the love and reassurance she craved for and the two settled down in a pretty house in the grounds of the public school where Robert was a master. But the headmaster of the school is not what he seems and Peggy is convinced he means to harm her - is her fear a figment of her tortured imagination or are there forces at work that intend to manipulate her anxieties with fatal consequences?

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 9, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (60 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Hammer Film Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fear in the Night about?

It took Peggy Heller a long time to recover from the trauma of a brutal physical assault, suffered in her youth. When she married Robert, he provided her with the love and reassurance she craved fo...

Who directed Fear in the Night?

Fear in the Night was directed by Jimmy Sangster.

How long is Fear in the Night?

Fear in the Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Fear in the Night released?

Fear in the Night was released on July 9, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fear in the Night?

The main cast of Fear in the Night includes Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Judy Geeson, Ralph Bates, James Cossins.