The Night of the Hunter

The Night of the Hunter | 1955 | 12 | Dir. Charles Laughton | 92 mins | IMDb 8 | 

The Night of the Hunter is the first film in our season of 4 films making

up Classic Cinema Season 2 - 1950’s a decade of light and shade. The

only film directed by Scarborough born actor, Charles Laughton.

The Night of the Hunter stars Robert Mitchum playing against type as the

demented preacher, whilst widow Shelley Winters is his unwitting victim.

The legend of silent cinema, Lilian Gish brings gravitas to the role of the

enigmatic Rachel.

Thriller, Drama, Gothic fable this hard to categorise film was described

by the critic Robert Ebert as “one of the greatest of all American films“

The other 3 films in our Classic Cinema Season 2 are:

• The Seventh Seal (link)

• The Day the Earth Stood Still (link)

• High Noon (link)

Tickets for all 4 films are initially being sold as a package and are on

sale now. A package offers:

• Guaranteed tickets to each film

• Best value at only £6.25 a film!

• Priority access to premier seats

• A unique commemorative and informative brochure

• Introductions from Dave and Mandy before each film

• A special introduction by David Rennie, son of Hollywood Legend Michael Rennie (Klatuu in The Day the Earth Stood Still).

Details of the remaining Classic Cinema Season 2 films will be added to the website but only packages are available NOT individual tickets until 6th January.

• Seating limited to 70 so we recommend you book in advance.

• Screen 3.

• One wheelchair space - get in touch to reserve this - at contact.harrogatefilmsociety@gmail.com

• Doors open at 7pm and the film will start after the introduction.  

• All seating is unreserved so grab a seat wherever you like.

• Free parking in Odeon car park but you must display a parking voucher available from Odeon staff.

• Finally, don't forget to put all the dates in your calendar!