The Night Walker 1964
“Will It Dare You To Dream of Things You're Ashamed to Admit!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Director
- William Castle
- Networks
- William Castle Enterprises, Universal Pictures
What is The Night Walker?
The Night Walker is a 1964 thriller that follows a woman plagued by recurring nightmares that appear to be triggered by her husband, who was reported dead in a fire. The film is notable for its place in cinema history as the final black and white production released by Universal Pictures, marking the end of a specific stylistic era for the studio.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 30, 1964
- Studios
- William Castle Enterprises, Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Thriller, Horror, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~86 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- William Castle Enterprises, Universal Pictures
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Overview
The Night Walker is a 1964 thriller that follows a woman plagued by recurring nightmares that appear to be triggered by her husband, who was reported dead in a fire. The film is notable for its place in cinema history as the final black and white production released by Universal Pictures, marking the end of a specific stylistic era for the studio.
The film operates within the thriller, horror, and mystery genres, focusing on the protagonist's struggle to distinguish her dreams from her waking life. It provides a look at mid-1960s suspense filmmaking, characterized by its focus on psychological hauntings and the atmospheric tension typical of the period.
Should you watch it?
“A woman finds her reality unraveling as she is haunted by nightmares of her deceased husband.”
- It serves as the final black and white film produced by Universal Pictures.
- The film blends elements of thriller, horror, and mystery genres.
- It features a narrative centered on the psychological torment of recurring nightmares.
- The film may feel dated to modern viewers accustomed to contemporary production standards.
Watch it if you are interested in the historical conclusion of Universal Pictures' black and white film era.
This is a 1964 thriller that maintains a consistent tone of mystery and psychological tension throughout its 86-minute runtime.
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The film is available to rent or buy through various digital platforms as listed on The Movie Database.
Is this film worth watching?
The film holds a 70% rating on the Czech and Slovak Film Database, suggesting a generally positive reception among viewers.
How long is the film?
The Night Walker has a total runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes.
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