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Fear in the Night is a 1947 American film noir directed by Maxwell Shane and adapted from Cornell Woolrich's story Nightmare. DeForest Kelley plays Vince Grayson, a bank employee who awakens from a vivid dream in which he killed a man, then finds physical evidence suggesting the event actually occurred. The investigation led by his police detective brother in law turns the apparent nightmare into a story of manipulation, hypnosis, guilt, and uncertain memory.
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What is Fear in the Night about?
Fear in the Night follows bank employee Vince Grayson after he awakens from a vivid dream in which he killed a man. He then discovers physical evidence that makes the dream appear connected to a real crime.
Who plays Vince Grayson in Fear in the Night?
DeForest Kelley plays Vince Grayson. The film was directed by Maxwell Shane and released in 1947.
Which story inspired Fear in the Night?
The film was adapted from Cornell Woolrich's story Nightmare. Its plot uses Woolrich's style of uncertainty, guilt, and evidence that may or may not be trustworthy.
What genre is Fear in the Night?
Fear in the Night is an American film noir. Its dream-based murder premise creates the psychological uncertainty associated with noir crime stories.
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