It’s a hard world for little things.
The Premise
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Psychological Thriller, Noir, The Night of the Hunter taps into fundamental fears. The 8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of prison, robbery, based on novel or book continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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