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Dead Night

2018·Movie
1h 22min
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes56%49%
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes56%49%

Dead Night fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

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A caring mother loses her sanity, setting off a chain of events resulting in tragedy and murder. The story of Casey Pollack unfolds from two very different perspectives when one night in the woods culminates in absolute terror.
Supernatural HorrorFolk HorrorPsychological ThrillerFamily TragedyMysteryViolenceTensionDisturbingBleak

Crew

Directed by:
Brad Baruh
Written by:
Brad Baruh, Irving Walker, Irving Walker
Produced by:
Don Coscarelli, Brad Baruh, Jeff Shiffman
Composed by:
Joseph Bishara, Joseph Bishara

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Dead Night

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dead Night legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Dead Night is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dead Night worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 4.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dead Night rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Dead Night?

1 h 22 min

Dead Night runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dead Night?

Critics56
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate Dead Night higher (56) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Dead Night in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dead Night?

19ATAUCACHDEDKESFIGBGGIEKRLUNO+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dead Night in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dead Night use?

Mystical PregnancyBody HorrorHumanoid AbominationForegone ConclusionSurprisingly Sudden DeathAnimate DeadDowner EndingScreaming BirthPainful TransformationFace Full of Alien Wing-WongEvil Old FolksOrifice Invasionand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Dead Night, including Mystical Pregnancy, Body Horror, Humanoid Abomination.