Fear in the Night
Synopsis
It took Peggy Heller a long time to recover from the trauma of a brutal physical assault, suffered in her youth. When she married Robert, he provided her with the love and reassurance she craved for and the two settled down in a pretty house in the grounds of the public school where Robert was a master. But the headmaster of the school is not what he seems and Peggy is convinced he means to harm her - is her fear a figment of her tortured imagination or are there forces at work that intend to manipulate her anxieties with fatal consequences?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy Sangster
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Syson, Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- John McCabe
- Original Title
- Fear in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy Sangster
Michael Syson, Jimmy Sangster
John McCabe
Arthur Grant
Peter Weatherley
Jimmy Sangster
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Sangster
Producer
Michael Syson
Writer
Jimmy Sangster
Writer
Jimmy Sangster
Director
Peter Weatherley
Editor
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
John McCabe
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear in the Night
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What is Fear in the Night about?
It took Peggy Heller a long time to recover from the trauma of a brutal physical assault, suffered in her youth. When she married Robert, he provided her with the love and reassurance she craved for and the two settled down in a pretty house in the grounds of the public school where Robert was a master. But the headmaster of the school is not what he seems and Peggy is convinced he means to harm her - is her fear a figment of her tortured imagination or are there forces at work that intend to manipulate her anxieties with fatal consequences?
Who directed Fear in the Night?
Fear in the Night was directed by Jimmy Sangster.
Who stars in Fear in the Night?
The principal cast of Fear in the Night includes Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Judy Geeson, Ralph Bates, James Cossins.
When was Fear in the Night released and how long is it?
Fear in the Night was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Fear in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fear in the Night was composed by John McCabe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fear in the Night?
Fear in the Night holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).