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Night of the Dark Full Moon (1972): Cast

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Night of the Dark Full Moon is a 1972 horror thriller directed by Theodore Gershuny, starring John Carradine as Charlie Towman, Mary Woronov and Walter Abel. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Night of the Dark Full Moon (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genres
Horror , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Night of the Dark Full Moon About?

The premise of Night of the Dark Full Moon without spoilers.

Within the crumbling walls of a former insane asylum‑turned mansion, a lone investigator delves into a string of grisly murders. As he uncovers the brutal crimes, the wary townsfolk reveal their own hidden secrets, and the oppressive madness that still lingers makes escape seem impossible.

Night of the Dark Full Moon Themes & Keywords

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  • cult film
  • holiday horror
  • murder in cemetery
  • burning car
  • telephone switchboard
  • psychotronic film
  • part of series
  • killed during sex
  • escaped psychiatric patient
  • jaguar car
  • bell
  • dog barks
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  • telephone call
  • framed family photograph
  • staircase
  • jaguar xj6
  • banister
  • crucifix
  • oil lamp
  • house sale
  • sunglasses
  • fur coat
  • mute
  • birdcage
  • still image
  • sepia flashback
  • proto slasher
  • man
  • slasher horror
  • public domain movie
  • pov shot
  • killing a dog
  • point of view shot
  • pov
  • 1970s
  • year 1970
  • cop killer
  • telephone switchboard operator
  • asylum for criminally insane
  • public domain film
  • hit with a wrench
  • killed with a shovel
  • threatened with a gun
  • lawyer
  • funeral
  • mistress
  • massachusetts
  • newspaper editor
  • testament
  • point of view
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Cast & crew

Night of the Dark Full Moon Cast & Characters

John Carradine leads the cast as Charlie Towman, with Mary Woronov as Diane Adams and Walter Abel as Mayor Adams. Directed by Theodore Gershuny; 34 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Night of the Dark Full Moon

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From the director

More from Theodore Gershuny

One more film directed by Theodore Gershuny: Sugar Cookies.

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Videos

Night of the Dark Full Moon Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer - Silent Night, Bloody Night (1974)
  • Trailer Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972) - Trailer HD 1080p

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FAQ

Night of the Dark Full Moon FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Night of the Dark Full Moon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Night of the Dark Full Moon?

Night of the Dark Full Moon runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Night of the Dark Full Moon released?

Night of the Dark Full Moon was released on November 1, 1972.

Who directed Night of the Dark Full Moon?

Night of the Dark Full Moon was directed by Theodore Gershuny.

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Who is in the cast of Night of the Dark Full Moon?

Night of the Dark Full Moon stars John Carradine as Charlie Towman, Mary Woronov as Diane Adams and Walter Abel as Mayor Adams, among 34 credited actors.

Does Night of the Dark Full Moon have a post-credit scene?

No. Night of the Dark Full Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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