Pillow of Death
1945, English. Directed by Wallace Fox.
HATE! Crawling back from the grave!
Attorney Wayne Fletcher and his secretary have an affair. When Wayne's wife is found smothered to death, he becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigate the murder, a psychic with questionable motives tries to contact the deceased woman. Soon, Wayne begins seeing visions of his dead wife, and other people involved with the case begin to be killed, one by one.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Wallace FoxDirector
- Lon Chaney Jr.Wayne Fletcher
- Brenda JoyceDonna Kincaid
- J. Edward BrombergJulian Julian
- Rosalind IvanAmelia Kincaid
- Clara BlandickBelle Kincaid
- George ClevelandSamuel 'Sam' Kincaid
- Wilton GraffPolice Captain McCracken
- Bernard ThomasBruce Malone
- Fern EmmettCast
- J. Farrell MacDonaldCast
- Lee PhelpsCast
- Harry StrangCast
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dwight V. Babcock, George Bricker
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Pillow of Death: quick answers
What should I watch before Pillow of Death?
Watch Weird Woman (1944), Dead Man's Eyes (1944), The Frozen Ghost (1945), and Strange Confession (1945) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
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How long is Pillow of Death?
Pillow of Death runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does Pillow of Death have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Pillow of Death on?
Pillow of Death isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pillow of Death?
If you liked Pillow of Death, try Maniac, God Told Me To, Like Minds.
Who directed Pillow of Death?
Pillow of Death (1945) was directed by Wallace Fox and stars Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce, J. Edward Bromberg.