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The Night Flier

1997Movie1 h 33 minR

HorrorMystery
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic365.3Rotten Tomatoes33%41%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic365.3Rotten Tomatoes33%41%

Summary

For cynical tabloid journo Richard Dees, facts are always stranger than fiction. Every headline is a dead-line. Serial killers, UFO abductions, tales of molestation, mayhem and murder.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Mark Pavia
Written by
Mark Pavia, Jack O'Donnell
Produced by
Richard P. Rubinstein, Mitchell Galin
Music by
Brian Keane

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 30, 1997 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
April 30, 1997
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
Italy, United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$125,397
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Cold Ham, Badass Boast, If It Bleeds, It Leads +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Night Flier?"

Questions about The Night Flier

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Night Flier?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Night Flier worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (35).

Will The Night Flier scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Night Flier?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Night Flier use?

Cold HamBadass BoastIf It Bleeds, It LeadsHoly Burns EvilArc WordsJerkassDowner EndingWas Once a ManCreepy MonotoneAdaptation ExpansionBe Careful What You Wish ForBrainwashedand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including Cold Ham, Badass Boast, and If It Bleeds, It Leads.