Endless Night
Seen it?1972 | 99 min | Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews and little lasting buzz, 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. If you loved Gone Girl, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
Shiftless dreamer Michael Rogers fantasizes about a lifestyle above his means and marries a wealthy, young girl who just came of age. They hire a famous architect to build their dream home amidst a series of suspicious incidents. The spouse has dark intentions toward his naive, inexperienced bride. Secrets from his past and sinister ties to their house guest Greta lead to a terrible turn of unexpected events.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sidney Gilliat
- Hayley MillsEllie Thomsen
- Hywel BennettMichael Rogers
- Britt EklandGreta
- Per OscarssonSantonix
- George SandersAndrew Lippincott
- Aubrey RichardsDr. Philpott
- Ann WayMrs. Philpott
- Patience CollierMiss Townsend
- Peter BowlesReuben
- Lois MaxwellCora