Night Must Fall

Night Must Fall

1937 · 116 min · EN · NR · 7.2 (33 votes)
Dir. Richard Thorpe · Starring Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell, May Whitty, Alan Marshal, Merle Tottenham, Kathleen Harrison · Music Edward Ward

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Wealthy widow Mrs. Bramson notices that her maid is distracted, and when she learns the girl's fiancé, Danny, is the reason, she summons him in. Mrs. Bramson's niece Olivia takes a liking to Danny, and comes to believe that he may have been involved in the disappearance of a local woman.

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A chillingly polite atmosphere hides simmering dread. This classic thriller unfolds with a creeping unease, where every interaction feels loaded with unspoken menace. It's a masterclass in building tension within a seemingly genteel setting.

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