Fear in the Night
1972, English. Directed by Jimmy Sangster.
It took Peggy Heller a long time to recover from the trauma of a brutal physical assault, suffered in her youth. When she married Robert, he provided her with the love and reassurance she craved for and the two settled down in a pretty house in the grounds of the public school where Robert was a master. But the headmaster of the school is not what he seems and Peggy is convinced he means to harm her - is her fear a figment of her tortured imagination or are there forces at work that intend to manipulate her anxieties with fatal consequences?
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Fear in the Night
Fear in the Night is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 July 1972
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Syson, Jimmy Sangster
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Fear in the Night: quick answers
Is Fear in the Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fear in the Night?
Fear in the Night runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Fear in the Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fear in the Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fear in the Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fear in the Night is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Fear in the Night on?
Fear in the Night is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fear in the Night?
If you liked Fear in the Night, try Night Watch, Nightmare, The Night Walker.
Who directed Fear in the Night?
Fear in the Night (1972) was directed by Jimmy Sangster and stars Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Judy Geeson.