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Dead of Night

Dead of Night

The dead of night changed the lives of many... and ended the lives of some.

19746.31h 28m

Overview

A young soldier who was thought to be killed in Vietnam returns home and exhibits disturbing behavior, much to the confusion of his family.

Directed by Bob Clark
Written by Alan Ormsby
Produced by John Trent, Bob Clark, Peter James
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Top Cast

John Marley

John Marley

Charles Brooks

Lynn Carlin

Lynn Carlin

Christine Brooks

Richard Backus

Richard Backus

Andy Brooks

Henderson Forsythe

Henderson Forsythe

Dr. Philip Allman

Anya Ormsby

Anya Ormsby

Cathy Brooks

Jane Daly

Jane Daly

Joanne

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Michael Mazes

Bob

Arthur Anderson

Arthur Anderson

Postman

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Arthur Bradley

Army Captain

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David Gawlikowski

Truck Driver

Themes & Keywords

vietnam veteransuicidevampirecemeterydrive-in theatermurderhitchhikerzombiesoldierhomecomingcanuxploitation

About Dead of Night

Dead of Night is a horror film released in 1974 exploring themes of vietnam veteran, suicide, vampire, cemetery, drive-in theater, murder. Directed by Bob Clark, it stars John Marley, Lynn Carlin, Richard Backus. A young soldier who was thought to be killed in Vietnam returns home and exhibits disturbing behavior, much to the confusion of his family.

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