An axe murderer stalks a small New England town in this proto-slasher shocker.
VIOLENT MIDNIGHT
Earthy, wicked shocker!
An axe murderer is loose in a small New England town.
Violent Midnight is a 1963 American horror-thriller film directed by Richard Hilliard about an axe murderer loose in a small New England town.
Themes & Keywords
Why Cult
Long before the slasher boom, this film delivered axe-murder mayhem in a small-town setting.
The backdrop of a quiet New England town adds a chilly, authentic atmosphere to the horror.
Features Lee Philips, Sylvia Miles, and Dick Van Patten, each sharpening the suspense.
Questions from the Vault
What is Violent Midnight about? +
Violent Midnight is about an axe murderer on the loose in a small New England town.
When was Violent Midnight released? +
Violent Midnight was released in 1963.
Who directed Violent Midnight? +
Violent Midnight was directed by Richard Hilliard.
How long is Violent Midnight? +
Violent Midnight has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Violent Midnight? +
Violent Midnight is a horror-thriller film.
