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Night of the Dark Full Moon
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Night of the Dark Full Moon

1972-11-01 · 85 min · ★ 5.0

Thriller · Horror · Mystery

A man investigates the grisly crimes that occurred in a former insane asylum, unsettling the locals who all seem to have something to hide.

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Directors
Theodore Gershuny
Production companies
Zora Investments Associates, Armor Films Inc., Jeffrey Konvitz Productions, The Cannon Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patrick O'NealPatrick O'NealJohn Carter
James PattersonJames PattersonJeffrey Butler
Mary WoronovMary WoronovDiane Adams
Astrid HeerenAstrid HeerenIngrid
John CarradineJohn CarradineCharlie Towman
Walter AbelWalter AbelMayor Adams
Fran StevensTess Howard
Walter KlavunWalter KlavunSheriff Bill Mason
Philip BrunsPhilip BrunsWilfred Butler (1929)
Staats CotsworthWilfred Butler (voice)
OndineOndineChief Inmate
Tally BrownTally BrownInmate
Lewis LoveInmate
Candy DarlingCandy DarlingGuest
Harvey CohenInmate
Hetty MacLiseInmate
Jay GarnerJay GarnerDr. Robinson
Donelda DunneMarianne Butler (age 15)
Charlotte FairchildGuest
Michael PendryDoctor

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