- Actors: Ed Begley Jr., E.J. André, Ann Doran, Christina Hart, Orin Cannon
- Directors: Dan Curtis, Lela Swift
- Writers: Dan Curtis, Jack Finney, Richard Matheson, Sam Hall
- Producers: Dan Curtis, Robert Singer
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Mpi ( Sma )
- Release Date: Jan 27 2009
- Run Time: 130 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B001HPOJ68
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Lesser-known Horror Anthology - Mediocre until the End,
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This review is from: Dead of Night (VHS Tape)
Dan Curtis, of Dark Shadows fame, created "Dead of Night" in order to follow up on his immensely popular "Trilogy of Terror." Like "Trilogy," "Dead of Night" consists of three horror stories, and also like "Trilogy," the first two stories are only mediocre. In each film, it is the third and final story that packs the most punch (and what a punch!).The first story in "Dead of Night" involves a young man who comes into possession of a supernatural antique vehicle. This story was very slow-paced, uninspiring, and thoroughly forgettable. I cannot even recall the title. The second story, "No Such Thing as a Vampire," starring Patrick MacNee, is much better. MacNee portrays a jealous husband seeking revenge on his wife's "secret" lover, a revenge exacted via the beliefs of the superstitious townsfolk. The third story, "Bobby," a teleplay penned by the legendary Richard Matheson, is, as another reviewer put it, "paydirt." This genuinely frightening story involves a guilt-ridden mother who resorts to black magic to resurrect her drowned son, and is worth the price of this rather hard to find video by itself. It's classic short-story format horror and leaves a lasting impression. Dan Curtis tried to reinvent this tale with Lysette Anthony in "Trilogy of Terror II," but the remake comes nowhere near close to capturing the dark, claustrophobic horror of the original. In short, if you're a horror fan, "Dead of Night" is certainly worth a look, particularly for the last tale.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worth it for the last story alone!,
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This review is from: Dead of Night (VHS Tape)
I'd caught the last 15 minutes of this movie on television a few years ago, and spent some time and effort tracking it down. Being 41 myself, I well remember the wonderful old "ABC Tuesday Movie of the Week" telefilms of the 70's (and Wednesday MOW's and so on). This, I guess I'd missed the first time around.Anyway, as "horror anthology" this isn't a success at all. I understand this was the pilot for a possible series of strange and unusual tales, so it isn't all horror. In fact, the first story is an interesting romantic time-travel tale, by noted writer Jack Finney. In that story, a man who restores a classic, antique car, is taken by that car back in time to before the car was wrecked. ... The second story, is about a man using his village's fear of vampire legends to dispatch his own enemies - not much interest or tension there. The third story - aha! PAYDIRT!!! This is the story worth waiting for, the story you want to see, the story like no story you've ever seen before, and that will keep you jumping throughout. I'll tell you nothing about it - you'll have to buy this video to see it yourself, and believe me - you'll be glad you did!
3.0 out of 5 stars
If You Liked Trilogy of Terror...,
By Can Guru (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dead of Night (VHS Tape)
People who like horror anthologies should enjoy this made for TV feature. In 1975 Trilogy of Terror was a success so Dan Curtis directed this follow up although it is not as well known. There are three stories about a trip into the past involving an antique car, a vampire and a woman who brings her drowned son back from the dead. A cast of familiar faces include Ed Begley Jr, Anjanette Comer, Horst Bucholz, Patrick Macnee, Elisha Cook Jr, Joan Hackett and Lee H.Montgomery.
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