Review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) by Marc R — 12 Aug 2013
Campy, yet surreal and sinister, Charles Laughton's solo feature is one of the most distinctly haunting films, a singular work of Americana in its Southern gothic milieu and sexual and biblical motifs.
Its beautiful, expressionistic imagery and fantastical textures result in a grim(m) fable on religion, purity vs depravity, and threatened childhood. Robert Litchum's preacher is one of cinema's iconic representations of deranged evil.
This review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) was written by Marc R on 12 Aug 2013.
The Night of the Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.
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