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Night of the Lepus

Name: Night of the Lepus
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1972-10-04
Cast: Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Rory Calhoun, DeForest Kelley, Paul Fix

1972 | 88 min | Horror, Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office flop and a lukewarm 43% audience score, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: One for anyone who's ever talked to their pet and people who like to watch through their fingers. An animal steals a fair few scenes. Sits nicely alongside Them!. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Scary.
The pace: Keeps the tension tight, at 1 hr 28 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off: Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Not one for anyone who hates jump scares.

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