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Night of the Hunter, The (1955) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Night of the Hunter, The (1955) a score of 3.5293 out of 4

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At-A-Glance Film Reviews (--)

There isn't another movie quite like The Night of the Hunter, a nightmarish journey through a surreal landscape. Nothing is quite realistic in the physical sense, but the film bears an uncanny resemblance to the way dreams and fears feel. It stars Robert...read the complete Night of the Hunter, The (1955) review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews (--)

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Classic Film Guide

A chilling film directed by Charles Laughton (his only effort?) with Robert Mitchum (his best role?), Shelley Winters, and Lillian Gish! James Gleason and Peter Graves also appear. The screenplay was written by James Agee (The African Queen (1951)) from...read the complete Night of the Hunter, The (1955) review at Classic Film Guide

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Mr. Cranky

This film doesn't do a lot forthe idea that the man ought to be the head of the household -- or, for that matter, that preachers don't murder or molest little children whenever the chance arises....read the complete Night of the Hunter, The (1955) review at Mr. Cranky