Night of the Dark Full Moon
Seen it?1972 | 85 min | Thriller, Horror, Mystery
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
A man investigates the grisly crimes that occurred in a former insane asylum, unsettling the locals who all seem to have something to hide.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Theodore Gershuny
- Patrick O'NealJohn Carter
- James PattersonJeffrey Butler
- Mary WoronovDiane Adams
- Astrid HeerenIngrid
- John CarradineCharlie Towman
- Walter AbelMayor Adams
- Fran StevensTess Howard
- Walter KlavunSheriff Bill Mason
- Philip BrunsWilfred Butler (1929)
- Staats CotsworthWilfred Butler (voice)