Terror by Night 1946
“One way ticket to DEATH..!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Network
- Universal Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is Terror by Night?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Terror by Night" (1946). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1946
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 1, 1946
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 161 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Universal Pictures
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Terror by Night" (1946).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
If a detail is missing, omit it.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic, plain text.
Formatting: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Title: Terror by Night
Year: 1946
US Release Date: 02/01/1946
Genres: Mystery, Crime, and Thriller
Runtime: 1h
Plot: Holmes and Watson board a passenger train bound from London to Edinburgh to guard the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond worth a fortune belonging to an elderly woman of wealth. Within the first hour of the trip, the woman's son is murdered and the diamond stolen. Any of the passengers in their car could be the killer thief.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Terror by Night is a 1946 film categorized under the mystery, crime, and thriller genres. The movie has a runtime of one hour and was released in the United States on February 1, 1946. The story follows Holmes and Watson as they board a passenger train traveling from London to Edinburgh. Their mission is to guard the Star
Should you watch it?
“Sherlock Holmes and Watson must recover a stolen diamond after a murder occurs on a moving train.”
- Features iconic performances by Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce
- Delivers a fast-paced mystery set entirely on a train
- Combines elements of suspense, action, and intrigue
- The short sixty-minute runtime may feel abrupt for viewers expecting a complex, long-form narrative
Watch it if you enjoy classic detective stories that prioritize tight pacing and a confined setting.
The film maintains a suspenseful tone with quick pacing, making it suitable for fans of vintage mystery cinema.
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Where can I stream Terror by Night?
The film is available to watch on platforms such as Plex.
Is this movie worth watching?
It is considered a must-watch for fans of mystery and suspense who appreciate the work of Rathbone and Bruce.
How long is the film?
The movie has a runtime of approximately sixty minutes.
Does this film require knowledge of other episodes?
The film functions as a standalone mystery, though it features the established characters of Holmes and Watson.
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