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Ghostly riders haunt Romney Marshes, where smuggling and secrets blur the line between myth and reality.

NIGHT CREATURES

Who knows the truth about the curse of Captain Clegg?

1962 · 1h 20m · NR · Adventure / Crime / Drama / Horror · IMDB TMDB

In 18th-century England, the Royal Crown sends Royal Navy Captain Collier and his crew to investigate reports of illegal smuggling and bootlegging in a coastal town where locals believe in Marsh Phantoms.

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What is Night Creatures about?

Night Creatures is a 1962 United Kingdom adventure, crime, drama, and horror film directed by Peter Graham Scott about a Royal Navy captain investigating ghostly Marsh Phantoms and smuggling in an 18th-century coastal village.

Synopsis

What secret lay behind the dreaded Marsh Phantoms, the ghostly riders whose silent approach in the darkness of the bleak, unwelcoming Romney Marshes causes men to die of fright? Are they a genuine manifestation or a cover for illegal smuggling activities. Perhaps Dr. Blyss, the benign vicar of the quiet village of Dymchurch, knows the truth about the ruthless pirate and smuggler who lies buried in the village graveyard and can unravel the phenomenon of the curse of Captain Clegg.
Details & Specs
Director
Peter Graham Scott
Writers
Anthony Hinds, Russell Thorndike
Release
1962
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Also Known As
Night Creatures

Why Cult

Marsh Phantoms Mystery

The chilling appearances of ghostly riders on Romney Marshes set the stage for a story where the supernatural might just be a smuggler’s best friend.

Peter Cushing in Command

Peter Cushing leads as Reverend Dr. Blyss, bringing gravitas and ambiguity to a role where piety and piracy may go hand in hand.

18th-Century Coastal Intrigue

Set among the bleak marshes and suspicious locals of 18th-century England, the film delivers atmosphere and suspense with every smugglers’ lantern.

Hammer Horror Blend

Adventure, crime, drama, and horror fuse in classic British style—expect both pirate legends and gothic chills.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Night Creatures about? +

Night Creatures follows a Royal Navy captain’s investigation into ghostly Marsh Phantoms and smuggling in a superstitious 18th-century English village.

When was Night Creatures released? +

Night Creatures was released in 1962.

Who directed Night Creatures? +

Night Creatures was directed by Peter Graham Scott.

How long is Night Creatures? +

Night Creatures has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Night Creatures? +

Night Creatures is an adventure, crime, drama, and horror film.

Where can I watch Night Creatures? +

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