Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on May 30, 2023

Robert Mitchum, Shelly Winters, and Lillian Gish star in "The Night of the Hunter" The Night of the Hunter (1955) is an American thriller directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum, Shelly Winters, and Lillian Gish. The supporting cast includes James Gleason, Evelyn Varden, Billy   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on October 8, 2021

The Night of the Hunter (1955), Charles Laughton’s horrifying masterpiece On October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 By CarolIn Uncategorized Can you believe it’s October already? I certainly can’t. But you know what that means. Horror Month is here! And w   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 8, 2020

Silver Screen Standards: The Night of the Hunter (1955) The Night of the Hunter (1955) is such a haunting and unusual film that I often wonder what else Charles Laughton might have produced had he directed any more movies, but if he was only going to direct once at least...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on June 29, 2017

From March 2015 to April 2017, I was writing the monthly Teen Scene column for the website ClassicFlix. My objective was to promote classic films among teenagers and young adults. Due to the establishing of a new version of the website, it’s now more difficult to access to the old...   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on September 8, 2016

In addition to a gallery of memorable performances, actor Charles Laughton’s cinematic legacy includes one fling with directing—but oh what a fling it is! The Night of the Hunter is a haunting, poetic film that explores themes ranging from the battle between good and evil to the propensi   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on September 8, 2016

In addition to a gallery of memorable performances, actor Charles Laughton’s cinematic legacy includes one fling with directing—but oh what a fling it is! The Night of the Hunter is a haunting, poetic film that explores themes ranging from the battle between good and evil to the propensi   read more

In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on October 15, 2015

Wednesday October 14th, marked the 122nd anniversary of the birth of the motion picture legend, Lillian Gish, the famed actress who was eminently popular during the silent era, and later became known as the “First Lady Of American Cinema”. Lillian Gish was one of Hollywood’s great   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on December 10, 2013

Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #065 on the list, Charles Laughton‘s The Night of the Hunter. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if...   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on December 10, 2013

Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #065 on the list, Charles Laughton‘s The Night of the Hunter. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on September 7, 2013

Light and dark. The hunted and the hunter. Charles Laughton's THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) is a beautiful and deeply disturbing film of striking contrasts. A cinematic visual wonder, this film is rich in symbolism. Masterfully cast with outstanding performances, beautifully directed, and filmed in   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 6, 2013

Directed by Charles Laugton and starring Robert Mitchum, Lillian Gish, with Shelley Winters, the film tells the story of a preacher who epitomizes a wolf in sheep’s clothing. While serving a short sentence in jail, this “preacher” (Mitchum) learns from another man who is to be hang   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 6, 2013

Directed by Charles Laugton and starring Robert Mitchum, Lillian Gish, with Shelley Winters, the film tells the story of a preacher who epitomizes a wolf in sheep’s clothing. While serving a short sentence in jail, this “preacher” (Mitchum) learns from another man who is to be hang   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on March 1, 2013

The Night of the Hunter (Charles Laughton, 1955) This article is part of a series ofself- imposed movie reviews set in the participation of this film critic to the 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Club. It is an attempt at catching up the reviews that I’ve missed...   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on July 18, 2012

(1955) Directed by Charles Laughton; Written by James Agee; Based on the novel by Davis Grubb; Starring: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish and Billy Chapin; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: ***** “It’s a hard world for little things” – Rachel Cooper   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on July 18, 2012

(1955) Directed by Charles Laughton; Written by James Agee; Based on the novel by Davis Grubb; Starring: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish and Billy Chapin; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: ***** “It’s a hard world for little things” – Rachel Cooper   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on May 16, 2012

The Night of the Hunter In my defense this review was written two days ago and my computer decided it didn’t want to look for pictures and kept crashing.  Profuse apologies!  The Night of the Hunter was on the last Reader Request poll and if the results were anything to...   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on January 13, 2012

Until the other day, I was sure I had never seen The Night of the Hunter.  Yet, as I watched I had a few moments of déjà vu and it brought back my childhood weariness of boisterous preachers.  From the harping televangelist, to a broad rimmed hat spouting trite ideas...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on June 19, 2010

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. The Night of the Hunter: A Biography of a Film by Jeffrey Couchman 02/2009 9780810125421 Northwestern University Press Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter (1954), an adaptation of   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on May 1, 2010

The famous scene from The Night of the Hunter (1955) in which Robert Mitchum's character Harry Powell tells the story of Love versus Hate (Good versus Evil) using the tattoos on his knuckles and by dueling with his fists. This scene has become iconic in film history and is referenced...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on December 7, 2007

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. I don't like my article very much, but I do really like how it looks in my spread. This is the preliminary lay out for each of the 5...   read more