---
title: "Night of the Lepus"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-of-the-lepus-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38761
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Night of the Lepus (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-of-the-lepus-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Night of the Lepus is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by A.C. Lyles Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Giant rabbits terrorize a town after a zoologist's population control experiment goes terribly wrong."

### Why Watch
- features giant rabbits terrorizing a town
- unique premise involving a zoologist's experiment

### Caveats & Content Note
- the concept of giant rabbits may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains horror and science fiction themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, science fiction, creature feature, campy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William F. Claxton
- **Networks / Studios**: A.C. Lyles Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stuart Whitman** as *Roy Bennett*
- **Janet Leigh** as *Gerry Bennett*
- **Rory Calhoun** as *Cole Hillman*
- **DeForest Kelley** as *Elgin Clark*
- **Paul Fix** as *Sheriff Cody*
- **Melanie Fullerton** as *Amanda Bennett*
- **Chris Morrell** as *Jackie Hillman*
- **Chuck Hayward** as *Jud*
- **Henry Willis** as *Frank*
- **Francesca Jarvis** as *Mildred*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 1972.

### Q: Who is the rancher in the film?
The rancher is Cole Hillman.

### Q: What problem does Cole Hillman face?
Rabbits are plaguing his fields.

### Q: Who conducts the experiment?
Zoologist Roy Bennett conducts the experiment.

### Q: What is the result of the experiment?
It gives rise to giant rabbits that terrorise the town.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night of the Lepus — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38761)

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