Endless Night

Endless Night

Victim... or killer?

1972 · 99 min · ★ 6.1 · Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Shiftless dreamer Michael Rogers fantasizes about a lifestyle above his means and marries a wealthy, young girl who just came of age. They hire a famous architect to build their dream home amidst a series of suspicious incidents. The spouse has dark intentions toward his naive, inexperienced bride. Secrets from his past and sinister ties to their house guest Greta lead to a terrible turn of unexpected events.

Directed by Sidney Gilliat · Written by Sidney Gilliat

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