Night of the Hunter - Simon Callow (BFI Film Classics)
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'The Night of the Hunter by Simon Callow' (BFI Film Classics paperback 104pages)
The Night of the Hunter (1955) was Charles Laughton's only film as director. Part expressionist horror movie, part luminous fairy tale, it contains some of the most haunting images in cinema. The Night of the Hunter is revered today, but it failed on its first release, and Laughton never recovered from the disappointment.
Acclaimed thespian Simon Callow traces the life cycle of the film: from its roots in Davis Grubb's bestselling novel, through casting, production, editing, to its ill-fated release and subsequent elevation to classic status. Callow looks back on the film and its continuing influence through references, homages and remakes.
