Violent Midnight (1963): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Violent Midnight is a 1963 horror thriller directed by Richard Hilliard, starring Lee Philips as Elliot Freeman, Kaye Elhardt and Shepperd Strudwick. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on AMC and AMC+.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Richard Hilliard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Del Tenney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Violent Midnight About?
The premise of Violent Midnight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Earthy, wicked shocker! An axe murderer is loose in a small New England town.
Violent Midnight Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- black gloved murderer
- murder of a pregnant woman
- pregnancy
- psychotronic film
- slasher
- proto giallo
- covered female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- female frontal nudity
- shower
- family relationships
- artist
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- murder
- nude model
- nudity
- independent film
Where to Watch Violent Midnight
Stream it on AMC and AMC+. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Violent Midnight Cast & Characters
Lee Philips leads the cast as Elliot Freeman, with Kaye Elhardt as Dolores Martello and Shepperd Strudwick as Adrian Benedict. Directed by Richard Hilliard; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Hilliard
- Lee Philips as Elliot Freeman
- Kaye Elhardt as Dolores Martello
- Shepperd Strudwick as Adrian Benedict
- James Farentino as Charlie Perone
Also Starring in Violent Midnight
· 6 more- Margot Hartman Lynn Freeman
- Jean Hale Carol Bishop
- Dick Van Patten Lt. Palmer
- Sylvia Miles Silvia
- Lorraine Rogers Alice St. Clair
- Mike O'Dowd Max
Violent Midnight Plot Summary
What happens in Violent Midnight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Elliot Freeman, Lee Philips, a war veteran with a long family history of mental illness, becomes a pariah in his small town after his wealthy father dies in a hunting accident in which Elliot was present. With his standing crushed, he withdraws to the imposing family manor and earns a living as a quiet portrait artist, letting the shadows of his past settle around him.
While he works on a model, Dolores Martello, [Kaye Elhardt], visits, and Elliot is soon joined by his attorney, Adrian Benedict [Shepperd Strudwick], who brings paperwork for Elliot to sign regarding the tuition for his sister Lynn. The arrangement threads through the days that follow, adding a practical urgency to the already fraught family dynamics.
Full summary
The whole story of Violent Midnight, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Violent Midnight?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the war veteran who becomes a pariah in his hometown?
Cars in Violent Midnight
21 cars on screen, including the 1960 Dodge Polara and the 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne.
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1958 Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster Important role
Violent Midnight Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Psycho Mania” and “Psychomania”.
- Also known as
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- Psycho Mania
- Psychomania
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Violent Midnight FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Violent Midnight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Violent Midnight?
Violent Midnight runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Violent Midnight released?
Violent Midnight was released on May 22, 1963.
Who directed Violent Midnight?
Violent Midnight was directed by Richard Hilliard.
More films by Richard Hilliard Who is in the cast of Violent Midnight?
Violent Midnight stars Lee Philips as Elliot Freeman, Kaye Elhardt as Dolores Martello and Shepperd Strudwick as Adrian Benedict, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Violent Midnight?
In the US, Violent Midnight is streaming on AMC, AMC+ and Mometu (availability from JustWatch).
Does Violent Midnight have a post-credit scene?
No. Violent Midnight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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