Terror by Night
1946, English. Directed by Roy William Neill.
One way ticket to DEATH..!
Holmes and Watson board a passenger train bound from London to Edinburgh, to guard the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond worth a fortune belonging to an elderly woman of wealth; but within the first hour of the trip, the woman's son is murdered and the diamond stolen and any of the passengers in their car could be the killer thief.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 163 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Terror by Night is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone): watch order
Cast & crew
- Roy William NeillDirector
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDr. John H. Watson
- Alan MowbrayMajor Duncan-Bleek
- Dennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
- Renee GodfreyVivian Vedder
- Frederick WorlockProf. William Kilbane
- Mary ForbesLady Margaret Carstairs
- Skelton KnaggsSands - Moran's Accomplice
- Billy BevanConductor Taking Tickets
- Geoffrey SteeleRoland Carstairs
- Janet MurdochMrs. Shallcross (uncredited)
- Gerald HamerAlf Shallcross (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Gruber
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Watch before Terror by Night
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
1942 · 6.5/10
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942 · 6.5/10
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Sherlock Holmes in Washington
1943 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
1943 · 6.9/10
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The Spider Woman
1943 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series
The Scarlet Claw
1944 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series
The Pearl of Death
1944 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series
The House of Fear
1945 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
The Woman in Green
1945 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
Pursuit to Algiers
1945 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
After Terror by Night
What comes next in the series.
If you liked Terror by Night
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
1943 · 6.9/10
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Sherlock Holmes in Washington
1943 · 6.8/10
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The House of Fear
1945 · 6.9/10
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The Scarlet Claw
1944 · 7.0/10
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The Sign of Four
1987 · 7.4/10
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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
2016 · 7.8/10
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A Study in Terror
1965 · 6.2/10
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942 · 6.5/10
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Death on the Nile
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Terror by Night: quick answers
What should I watch before Terror by Night?
Watch The Pearl of Death (1944), The House of Fear (1945), The Woman in Green (1945), and Pursuit to Algiers (1945) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Terror by Night?
Next in the series: Dressed to Kill (1946).
Is Terror by Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 163 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Terror by Night?
Terror by Night runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Terror by Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Terror by Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Terror by Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Terror by Night yet.
Which OTT platform is Terror by Night on?
Terror by Night is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Terror by Night?
If you liked Terror by Night, try Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, Sherlock Holmes in Washington, The House of Fear.
Who directed Terror by Night?
Terror by Night (1946) was directed by Roy William Neill and stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Alan Mowbray.