Her Head in Films
Her Head in Films
Caitlin
Charles Laughton's 'The Night of the Hunter' (1955)
1 hour 55 minutes Posted Aug 25, 2020 at 5:00 am.
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In this episode, I talk about Charles Laughton's 1955 film "The Night of the Hunter." It's about two young children--John and Pearl--who are pursued by a dangerous man on the hunt for the money their father stole and gave to them. This is a classic film and a masterpiece and one of the most terrifying films I've ever seen. I provide some information about the making of the film and explore how it looks at evil, male violence, religion, and much more. There are spoilers in this episode. Full show notes: https://herheadinfilms.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-112-charles-laughtons-the-night-of-the-hunter-1955