Dead of Night (1945)
87%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Review 1: “This movie was terrible. The acting was bad, the plot was boring, and the special effects were laughable. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”
Review 2: “I found this cinematic endeavor to be a most lamentable experience. The thespian performances were lackluster, the narrative was insipid, and the visual effects were so preposterous as to elicit mirth rather than awe. I cannot in good conscience suggest this film to any discerning viewer.”
Review 3: “This movie was a complete waste of time. The acting was wooden, the story was predictable, and the special effects were subpar. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.”
Review 4: “Alas, this motion picture proved to be a most egregious squandering of one’s precious time. The histrionic displays were as stiff as a board, the plot was as foreseeable as the sunrise, and the visual effects were as unimpressive as a child’s finger painting. I implore you, dear reader, to abstain from this cinematic atrocity.”
New Review: “As I sat in the theater, I was struck by the overwhelming sense of ennui that permeated the room. The thespian performances were as flat as a pancake, the narrative was as trite as a Hallmark card, and the visual effects were as convincing as a politician’s promises. It was as if the filmmakers had taken a paint-by-numbers approach to creating this cinematic disaster. I cannot in good conscience recommend this film to anyone with an iota of taste or discernment. Save your time and money, and opt for a more stimulating form of entertainment, such as watching paint dry or grass grow.
Review 1: “The acting in this movie was superb. The characters were well-developed and the plot was engaging. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.”
Review 2: “I loved the cinematography in this film. The shots were beautifully composed and the use of color was stunning. It was like watching a work of art come to life.”
Review 3: “The soundtrack for this movie was incredible. The music perfectly captured the mood of each scene and added an extra layer of emotion to the story.”
New Review: “Holy cow, this movie was a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The acting was so good, I felt like I was right there with the characters. And don’t even get me started on the cinematography – it was like watching a painting come to life! But the real MVP was the soundtrack. I mean, I was tapping my foot and humming along the whole time. Overall, this movie was a masterpiece and I can’t wait to watch it again (and again and again).
Production Company(ies)
C J Entertainment, Barunson E& A
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Turville, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Approved
Year of Release
1946
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.37 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Keyword(s)
starring Tom Hanks, directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by William Broyles Jr., genre: drama, box office performance: $429.9 million, budget: $90 million, reviewed by Roger Ebert, produced by Tom Hanks, MPAA rating: PG-13, survival, adventure, plane crash, isolation, friendship, hope, perseverance, transformation, Chuck Noland, FedEx, Wilson, Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy, Chris Noth, Lari White, Geoffrey Blake, Jenifer Lewis, Steve Monroe, Sally Field, Harold G Herthum, directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by William Broyles Jr., produced by Tom Hanks, reviewed by Roger Ebert, stranded, deserted island, survival skills, resourcefulness, emotional journey, human spirit, physical challenges, mental challenges, character development, cinematography, sound design, music score, special effects, Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Tom Hanks’ performance, Robert Zemeckis’ direction, William Broyles Jr.’s screenplay, Chuck Noland’s transformation, FedEx’s brand placement, Wilson’s character, Helen Hunt’s performance, Nick Searcy’s performance, Chris Noth’s performance, Lari White’s performance, Geoffrey Blake’s performance, Jenifer Lewis’ performance, Steve Monroe’s performance, Sally Field’s cameo, Harold G Herthum’s cameo
Worldwide gross: $1,919
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $34,457
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,101
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 3,758
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Robert Rodriguez
Writer:
Robert Rodriguez
Cast:
Jimmy Bennett – Toe Thompson
Kat Dennings – Stacey Thompson
Jolie Vanier – Helvetica Black
William H. Macy – The Mayor
Trevor Gagnon – Loogie
Leo Howard – Laser
Rebel Rodriguez – Lug
Jake Short – Nose Noseworthy
Leslie Mann – Mom Thompson
Jon Cryer – Dad Thompson
Angela Lanza – Miss Vasquez
Alejandro Rose-Garcia – Booger
Cambell Westmoreland – Blinker #1
Zoe Webb – Blinker #2
Cinematography:
Robert Rodriguez
Music:
Robert Rodriguez
Editor:
Robert Rodriguez
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
Plot
Architect Walter Craig (Mervyn Johns), seeking the possibility of some work at a country farmhouse, soon finds himself once again stuck in his recurring nightmare. Dreading the end of the dream that he knows is coming, he must first listen to all the assembled guests’ own bizarre tales.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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