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Things Happen at Night

  • 1948
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
257
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Things Happen at Night (1948)
ComedyHorror

A young girl finds herself possessed by the spirit of a mischievous demon.A young girl finds herself possessed by the spirit of a mischievous demon.A young girl finds herself possessed by the spirit of a mischievous demon.

  • Director
    • Francis Searle
  • Writers
    • Frank Harvey
    • St. John Legh Clowes
  • Stars
    • Gordon Harker
    • Alfred Drayton
    • Robertson Hare
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    257
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Francis Searle
    • Writers
      • Frank Harvey
      • St. John Legh Clowes
    • Stars
      • Gordon Harker
      • Alfred Drayton
      • Robertson Hare
    • 11User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Gordon Harker
    Gordon Harker
    • Joe Harris
    Alfred Drayton
    Alfred Drayton
    • Wilfred Prescott
    Robertson Hare
    Robertson Hare
    • Vincent Ebury
    Olga Lindo
    Olga Lindo
    • Hilda Prescott
    Garry Marsh
    Garry Marsh
    • Spenser
    Wylie Watson
    Wylie Watson
    • Watson - the butler
    Joan Young
    • Mrs. Venning - the cook
    Beatrice Campbell
    Beatrice Campbell
    • Joyce Prescott
    Grace Denbeigh-Russell
    • Miss Hancock
    • (as Grace Denbigh-Russell)
    Judith Warden
    • Mrs. Fortescue
    June Elvin
    • Mabel Minter
    Knox Crichton
    • Nobby Ebury
    Eric Micklewood
    • Robert Ebury
    Charles Doe
    • Bill
    Ernest Borrow
    • Charles - Guest at Dinner Dance
    Michael Callin
    • Mac
    George Bryden
    • Freddie Simpson
    Esma Lewis
      • Director
        • Francis Searle
      • Writers
        • Frank Harvey
        • St. John Legh Clowes
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      • Trivia
        Final film appearance of Alfred Drayton.
      • Quotes

        Spenser: Be careful. Be very, very careful.

      • Crazy credits
        Marilyn Williams appears in the credits as singer for "First of Forever." Neither she nor the song appear.
      • Connections
        Version of The Poltergeist (1950)
      • Soundtracks
        First of Forever
        Sung by Marilyn Williams
        Music by George Melachrino (uncredited)
        Lyrics by James Dyrenforth (uncredited)

      User reviews11

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      8/10

      Cute Comedy Horror

      Much better than I anticipated - this one is rather cute. Living in a house that's haunted and the ghost possesses the young girl's mind. All she has to do is to think about him and he does things to haunt the girl's family.

      This one is very British, a haunted house and a possessed girl, so you will already know or have a general idea of the type of humor you will see in this film. I love the British humor and comedy horror film so this movie is right up my alleyway.

      Don't expect this to be perfect - it's simply a B film done all in fun and it is a fun watch if you enjoy British humor and comedy horror films.

      Just one question: Why did they add this film to the Dark Crimes 50-Films Pack? LOL I'm glad to have it but it really does not belong in this pack.

      8/10
      • Rainey-Dawn
      • May 14, 2016
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      • Release date
        • November 3, 1948 (United Kingdom)
      • Country of origin
        • United Kingdom
      • Language
        • English
      • Filming locations
        • Southall Studios, Southall, Middlesex, England, UK(Studio)
      • Production company
        • Tudor-Alliance
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 19 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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