---
title: "Dead of Night"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dead-of-night-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38996
imdb_id: "tt0068457"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 148
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Dead of Night (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dead-of-night-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Dead of Night" (1974).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 4: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 5: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Dead of Night (1974)
Release Date: 08/29/1974 (US)
Rating: PG
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 1h 28m
Synopsis: A young soldier who was thought to be killed in Vietnam returns home and exhibits disturbing behavior, much to the confusion of his family.
Cast: Kou Feng, Shang-Kuan Liang, Grace Chen Shu-Fang.
Director/Related: Bob Clark (AllMovie source mentions him).
Source [4] and [5] are irrelevant to "Dead of Night" (1974).
Title: Dead of Night
Year: 1974
Release Date: August 29, 1974 (US)
Genre: Horror
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes
Plot

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Channel 101 Amazon Channel | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hollywood Suite, Fandor | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bob Clark
- **Networks / Studios**: Impact Films, Quadrant Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Marley** as *Charles Brooks*
- **Lynn Carlin** as *Christine Brooks*
- **Richard Backus** as *Andy Brooks*
- **Henderson Forsythe** as *Dr. Philip Allman*
- **Anya Ormsby** as *Cathy Brooks*
- **Jane Daly** as *Joanne*
- **Michael Mazes** as *Bob*
- **Arthur Anderson** as *Postman*
- **Arthur Bradley** as *Army Captain*
- **David Gawlikowski** as *Truck Driver*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Dead of Night online?
Dead of Night is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Dead of Night worth watching?
Dead of Night holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 148 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dead of Night and when was it released?
Dead of Night is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1974. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dead of Night?
Dead of Night was directed by Bob Clark.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dead of Night — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38996)
- [The Dead of Night (1974)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [Dead of Night (1974) - Bob Clark | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)
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