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Night of Fear
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Night of Fear

1986-02-28 · 81 min · Not rated

Thriller · Crime

Steve is a zoologist who does research on poisonous snakes with the help of his friend Thabo. He and his wife Katrien are newly weds and very much in love but Steve's dangerous occupation casts a shadow over Katrien's happiness and causes tension between them. Sonja, an aspiring artist and Katrien's best friend, visits the couple and seeks inspiration for her paintings. She becomes aware of sinister undercurrents and a series of strange murders start feeding her anxiety. Will an unexpected discovery seal her fate?

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Directors
Stanley Roup
Production companies
Omega Films
Countries
South Africa
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ian RobertsIan RobertsSteve Vosloo
Peter Se-PumaPeter Se-PumaThabo
Sandra FerreiraSandra FerreiraKatrien Vosloo
Brümilda van RensburgBrümilda van RensburgSonja
Theunis van RooyenLieut. Cronje
Timmy KwebulanaSgt. Mabula
Christine de WetMrs. Phillips
Sandy A. 'Jaffe' NkomaFanyana

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