Fear in the Night (1972)
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Peter Cushing took time off from his Frankenstein and Dracula duties to star in the standard-issue melodrama Fear in the Night. Cushing plays Michael Carmichael, the headmaster of a private school, where Robert Heller (Ralph Bates) is engaged as an instructor. Heller also indulges in extracurricular activities of an amorous nature with Carmichael's wanton wife, Molly (Joan Collins). Teacher and errant wife plot to drive Heller's wife (Judy Geeson) insane and thus induce her to kill Carmichael, thereby removing all roadblocks to Molly's happiness. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Jimmy Sangster
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Fear in the Night
Peter Cushing took time off from his Frankenstein and Dracula duties to star in the standard-issue melodrama Fear in the Night. Cushing plays Michael Carmichael, the headmaster of a private school, where Robert Heller (Ralph Bates) is engaged as an instructor. Heller also indulges in extracurricular activities of an amorous nature with Carmichael's wanton wife, Molly (Joan Collins). Teacher and errant wife plot to drive Heller's wife (Judy Geeson) insane and thus induce her to kill Carmichael, thereby removing all roadblocks to Molly's happiness. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 94 mins
Complete Cast of Fear in the Night
- Ralph Bates - Robert Heller
- Peter Cushing - Michael Carmichael
- James Cossins - Doctor
- Brian Grellis - 2nd Policeman
- Joan Collins - Molly Carmichael
- Judy Geeson - Peggy Heller
- Gillian Lind - Mrs. Beamish
- John Bown - 1st Policeman
- Director(s):
- Jimmy Sangster
- Writer(s):
- Jimmy Sangster, Michael Syson
- Producer(s):
- Jimmy Sangster
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Violence, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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