Dead of Night

Dead of Night

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

Directed by Bob Clark

Produced by Impact Films, Quadrant Films

197488 min6.3 / 10

A dark, unsettling horror film about a Vietnam veteran's disturbing homecoming that blends supernatural dread with the psychological trauma of war.

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

Questions people ask

  • Does Dead of Night end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Dead of Night sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Dead of Night scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Dead of Night easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Dead of Night violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity49

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise67

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Dead of Night

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dead of Night

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dead of Night, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dead of Night, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dead of Night, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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