The Devil Strikes at Night 1957

Overview

The Devil Strikes at Night is a 1957 film classified under the genres of drama, thriller, and crime. The story is set in Hamburg, Germany, during the year 1944 amidst the events of World War II. The narrative follows a serial killer who terrorizes the city. As the local police find themselves unable to apprehend the perpetrator, the investigation draws the attention of forces described as dark and terrible. Behind the scenes, the production utilized sets designed by art directors Gottfried Will and Rolf Zehetbauer. The film also involved location shooting in Berlin and Munich. According to records, the film received a United States release date of January 29, 1959, and has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. The film is distinct from other projects with similar titles, such as a 2021 production also titled Night of the Devil. This archival entry focuses exclusively on the 1957 feature film as documented in the provided historical and production materials.