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Dead of Night

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This horror anthology features three chilling tales from legendary writer Richard Matheson. In the first, a young man named Frank C2 discovers that the antique car he's lovingly restored is actually a time machine. The second revolves around Alexis C4, a woman who falls prey to a scam involving vampires. The final installment features a mother C3 grieving for her son until she gets a unique chance to reunite with him.

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 1, 2025
2.5/4
An anthology film that cobbles together three tales of the macabre. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Oct 11, 2018
Isn't a great horror anthology but it's worth pursuing and watching, if only for the neat plot twists, and great closing segment. Go to Full Review
Lucius Gore ESplatter Mar 24, 2009
3/4
... you may just want to fast forward to the final tale. Go to Full Review
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Robert P @Superbad Oct 5, 2026 Dead of Night is a *2* star Movie! See more
Bret M. @BretM-3 Mar 20, 2026 This is a really good anthology that never gets old no matter how many times I see it. Please give it a shot! See more
Fumi A @Lordoflords Nov 2, 2025 People expecting way too much for a made for TV movie! See more
Laura S @Lauraqueen Nov 2, 2025 Dan Curtis is the man! I love his movies! See more
Lily R @lllikll Nov 2, 2025 Very spooky movie. Good for Hallowen! Loved this as a kid! See more
Abro A @Ozuuu Nov 2, 2025 Fantastic made for TV movie. Dan Curtis did it again! And did it very well! See more
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Richard Matheson

Director

Horst Bucholz

Michael

Ed Begley Jr.

Frank

Joan Hackett

Mother

Anjanette Comer

Alexis

Patrick Macnee

Dr. Gheria
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Synopsis This horror anthology features three chilling tales from legendary writer Richard Matheson. In the first, a young man named Frank C2 discovers that the antique car he's lovingly restored is actually a time machine. The second revolves around Alexis C4, a woman who falls prey to a scam involving vampires. The final installment features a mother C3 grieving for her son until she gets a unique chance to reunite with him.
Director
Richard Matheson
Production Co
Dan Curtis Productions
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 30, 2019
Runtime
1h 14m
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