Alicia I love this movie so much

FuzzyTagz If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

ags123 This is worse, if that's possible. Even the Bernard Herrmann score can't redeem this one. Hayley Mills and Hywel Bennett have to be among the least charismatic movie couples. Hayley should have taken the part of Lolita when Kubrick offered it to her; maybe her career would have turned in the right direction. And speaking of direction, Sidney Gilliat shows no affinity for it here; the scenes are sloppy, disjointed and, worst of all, boring. The supposed supernatural elements of the story went right over my head, as did much of the plot (maybe I was asleep). I'm giving the film two stars for that "modern" house! Despite being a total cheesefest, it's the most fascinating thing in the whole movie.

JLRMovieReviews Hywel Bennett drifts from job to job and dreams of making it big, when he discovers Gypsy's Acre, a beautiful British country property, that seems to be a world in and of itself, quiet, private. He longs to build a house there. Then, one day while enjoying the landscape and the view, a vision of a dancing lady appears. Hayley Mills, an American heiress, has found this paradise too, while on holiday. Long story short, they fall in love, build their house and live happily ever after. Wait! They don't live happily ever after!? This is based on an Agatha Christie story. Yeah, you see, there's this curse on the property. Things start to happen, A rock is thrown into a glass window. Someone or some thing? doesn't want them there. And, a friend of Hayley's comes to visit, played by Britt Ekland. (In fact three actors in this production were in James Bond films, Britt as a Bond girl in one film, Lois Maxwell was Ms. Moneypenny throughout the Sean Connery and Roger Moore years and Walter Gotell, who was a KGB or Russian agent in a lot of the films.) I read the book years ago, and I think I saw this film years ago too, but upon seeing this again, I was blown away. This was genuinely scary and dark for an Agatha Christie story! Its interpretation and presentation were spot on and delivered some truly chilling and memorable moments. All of the players were excellent in their respective roles. George Sanders adds his very dry characterization to the film as Hayley's attorney. Even if like me, you have read the book and know the ending, I think you won't be disappointed. This movie stands on its own, even without having read the book. A lot of her books had British titles, which were changed for the American market. But this title stayed the same. Agatha really topped herself here in terms of depth and the human psyche. For a midnight movie, watch this "endless night."

tim-oliver Endless Night remains one of my favourite films and I watch my DVD copy at least twice a year.Having first viewed this marvellous (but apparently long forgotten) film back in 1973 (age 11), in the on- board cinema of a P&O cruise liner, I loved it from the first moment I heard the wonderfully atmospheric opening music from Master Composer Bernard Hermann. This music immediately transforms the film to an old Hitchcock style thriller and the very interesting direction and performances follow it through.Hywel Bennett is superb as the lead actor and narrator and I was fooled in 1973 to believing Haley Mills really was a genuine American.Production values are mostly high, but one suspects money was tight and probably run out by the time the film entered post production.Had Hitchcock put his name to this one, I'm sure it would be hailed as his final masterpiece (as appose to Marnie). However, I believe the film had trouble reaching a wide release and I imagine the critics were unkind, because it was very modern in its look and production design and a little different from the novel.I very much enjoy Endless Night every time I see it and the ending is still a surprise to those I show it to.A very well crafted film, which although a little flawed in final post production (lack of money to polish), is really a superb and entertaining classic film.I hope Endless Night one day receives the recognition it truly deserves.

brent-thompson1 I first saw this on BBC1 1985 Sat late film before close down and even still have it on Video.Its made on a budget from a period when we had some great low budget British Films.The Gipsies acre setting on Brighstone Down,Isle of Wight with Ellie dancing is magical and i've visited this area.Some wonderful stars such as George Sanders and Britt Eckland.It has some really scary moments.My favourite scene has Michael Rodgers working at the filling station and a local Lord with his Roller handing him money,then saying "don't forget my Green Shield Stamps". Foolhardy Reuben with his Jensen Interceptor and Ms Moneypenny(Lois Maxwell) as his wife.It keeps you in suspense the whole 99 mins with lovely music and Hayley mills singing the theme tune on the house piano. A real twist at the end.I have the original poster-"One in ten guess the answer".Please do not remake.