Night of the Lepus movie poster

Night of the Lepus

"How many eyes does horror have?"

October 4, 1972 1h 28m 4.4/10 (114 votes)

Originally released in 1972. Night of the Lepus is a horror/science fiction film. directed by William F. Claxton. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, and Rory Calhoun

Synopsis

Rancher Cole Hillman is fed up of rabbits plaguing his fields. Zoologist Roy Bennett conducts an experiment to curb their population, but it gives rise to giant rabbits that terrorise the town.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 4, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 4.4/10 Mixed (114 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • A.C. Lyles Productions
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Night of the Lepus about?

Rancher Cole Hillman is fed up of rabbits plaguing his fields. Zoologist Roy Bennett conducts an experiment to curb their population, but it gives rise to giant rabbits that terrorise the town.

Who directed Night of the Lepus?

Night of the Lepus was directed by William F. Claxton.

How long is Night of the Lepus?

Night of the Lepus has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Night of the Lepus released?

Night of the Lepus was released on October 4, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Night of the Lepus?

The main cast of Night of the Lepus includes Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Rory Calhoun, DeForest Kelley, Paul Fix.

Is Night of the Lepus worth watching?

Night of the Lepus has a user rating of 4.4/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.