Still of the Night (1982)
If looks could kill...
When one of his patients is found murdered, psychiatrist Dr. Sam Rice is visited by the investigating officer but refuses to give up any information. He's then visited by the patient's mistress, Brooke Reynolds, whom he quickly falls for despite her being a likely murder suspect. As the police pressure on him intensifies, Rice decides to attempt solving the case on his own and soon discovers that someone is trying to kill him as well.
Cast
- Roy Scheider - Doctor Sam Rice
- Meryl Streep - Brooke Reynolds
- Jessica Tandy - Grace Rice
- Joe Grifasi - Joseph Vitucci
- Sara Botsford - Gail Phillips
- Josef Sommer - George Bynum
- Irving Metzman - Murray Gordon
- Larry Joshua - Mugger
- Richmond Hoxie - Mr. Harris
- Frederikke Borge - Heather Wilson
Screenplay
- Robert Benton (Screenplay)
- Robert Benton (Story)
- David Newman (Story)
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder
Keywords
murder, mistress, psychological thriller, multiple stabbings, psychiatrist, dream interpretation, dream logic, art auction, murder mystery, mystery woman, case review, repeating history, woman with past, auction house, mistress of murdered man
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Still of the Night about?
- When one of his patients is found murdered, psychiatrist Dr. Sam Rice is visited by the investigating officer but refuses to give up any information. He's then visited by the patient's mistress, Brooke Reynolds, whom he quickly falls for despite her being a likely murder suspect. As the police pressure on him intensifies, Rice decides to attempt solving the case on his own and soon discovers that someone is trying to kill him as well.
- Who directed Still of the Night?
- Still of the Night was directed by Robert Benton.
- Who stars in Still of the Night?
- Still of the Night stars Roy Scheider, Meryl Streep, Jessica Tandy, Joe Grifasi, Sara Botsford, Josef Sommer.
- How long is Still of the Night?
- Still of the Night has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Still of the Night?
- Still of the Night is a Thriller, Drama, Horror film.
- What is the budget of Still of the Night?
- Still of the Night had a budget of $10M.
- How much did Still of the Night gross?
- Still of the Night grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was Still of the Night produced?
- Still of the Night was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Still of the Night?
- The themes of Still of the Night include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder.