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Night of the Big Heat

1967·Movie
1h 34min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5
  • Wonder4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6

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Searing Terror! Burning In Its Intensity!

While mainland Britain shivers in deepest winter, the northern island of Fara bakes in the nineties, and the boys at the Met station have no more idea what is going on than the regulars at the Swan. Only a stand-offish visting scientist realizes space aliens are to blame.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Night of the Big Heat legally?

Night of the Big Heat is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Filmzie, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Night of the Big Heat worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Night of the Big Heat rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Night of the Big Heat?

1 h 34 min

Night of the Big Heat runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is Night of the Big Heat in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Night of the Big Heat?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Night of the Big Heat in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Night of the Big Heat use?

Deus ex MachinaDwindling PartyBetty and VeronicaKill It with WaterMs. FanserviceExtremely Short TimespanNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Large HamDisposable VagrantSexy SecretaryThe X of YGood Is Not Niceand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Night of the Big Heat, including Deus ex Machina, Dwindling Party, Betty and Veronica.