Movie

Fear in the Night

★ 5.9(66)19721h 34m

Fear in the Night is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Fear in the Night

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Good to know

Director: Jimmy Sangster
Release date: 1972-07-09
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Hammer Film Productions

Fear in the Night — trailer

About Fear in the Night

Fear in the Night is a 1972 movie in the Mystery, Thriller and Horror genres, directed by Jimmy Sangster, starring Joan Collins, Peter Cushing and Judy Geeson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 66 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fear in the Night in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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?

Cast

Joan Collins

Molly Carmichael

Peter Cushing

Michael Carmichael

Judy Geeson

Peggy Heller

Ralph Bates

Robert Heller

James Cossins

The Doctor

Gillian Lind

Mrs. Beamish

Brian Grellis

2nd Policeman

John Bown

1st Policeman

Jimmy Gardner

Psychiatrist (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

murderpsychological thrillernervous breakdownnewlywedschoolhouse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fear in the Night in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Fear in the Night is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Fear in the Night on Netflix?+

Fear in the Night is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Fear in the Night?+

Fear in the Night has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Fear in the Night?+

Fear in the Night stars Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Judy Geeson, Ralph Bates and James Cossins.

When did Fear in the Night come out?+

Fear in the Night is a 1972 movie directed by Jimmy Sangster.

What genre is Fear in the Night?+

Fear in the Night is Mystery, Thriller and Horror film.

Who directed Fear in the Night?+

Fear in the Night was directed by Jimmy Sangster.