When the Night Breaks
1973, Japanese. Directed by Kazuo Kuroki.
In a bustling shopping district, a humble tailor accompanies his daughter for an afternoon out — until a trio of thugs begin harassing her in broad daylight. Unable to stay passive amidst the crowd’s indifference, he intervenes with tragic results. Two years later, having served time for excessive self-defense, he remains haunted by both the violence and the apathy of society. A veteran detective, still unsettled by the case, notices the tailor quietly providing money to the same thugs. What drives him? A modern horror tale with social undertones, adapted from Futaro Yamada’s short story “The Black Curtain,” this episode merges psychological unease, moral ambiguity, and a chilling critique of bystander indifference.
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- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 19 February 1973
- Original title
- 夜が明けたら
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Mari Takizawa
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In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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A Woman Who Warns of Death
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The Killing Game
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Graveyard of Masks
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The Woman Who Calls for Corpses
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The Woman Who Took the Local Paper
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When the Night Breaks: quick answers
What should I watch before When the Night Breaks?
Watch The Killing Game (1973), Graveyard of Masks (1973), The Woman Who Calls for Corpses (1973), and The Woman Who Took the Local Paper (1973) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after When the Night Breaks?
Next in the series: The Cat Knew (1973), The Morgue Murderer (1973), and Vampire Scream (1973).
Is When the Night Breaks worth watching?
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Does When the Night Breaks have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is When the Night Breaks on?
When the Night Breaks isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 February 1973. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Night Breaks?
If you liked When the Night Breaks, try The Woman in Black, American Horror House, Body Bags.
Who directed When the Night Breaks?
When the Night Breaks (1973) was directed by Kazuo Kuroki and stars Kō Nishimura, Tamami Natsu, Tokue Hanazawa.