Night of the Dark Full Moon
A man investigates the grisly crimes that occurred in a former insane asylum, unsettling the locals who all seem to have something to hide.
Why it matters
An atmospheric proto-slasher that laid groundwork for the haunted asylum trope with unsettling restraint and regional grit.
- Early example of blending holiday setting with creeping madness, predating later Christmas horrors.
- Anchored by a quietly sinister score and shadow-drenched cinematography that amplifies dread without cheap shocks.
- Features a cast of genre stalwarts like John Carradine lending gravitas to a minimalist script.
- For fans of slow-burn, location-driven horrors that prioritize mood and mystery over gore.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
71
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
