Night of Death!, The (Blu-ray)

Release date: 08 September 2025

Directed by: Raphaël Delpard
Country: France, 1980
Running Time: 94 minutes + Extras
Other Titles: La nuit de la mort!
Region: All

UK PREMIERE

Suddenly in the Night... Horror!

The Night of Death! is an underrated Gallic gorefest with bags of atmosphere and a wicked sense of humour.

It's 1980 and, having been unemployed for eight months, Martine (Isabelle Goguey) jumps at the chance when offered a job in an isolated old people's home. Her 50-something employer, Hélène Robert (Betty Beckers), is a little intimidating, the handyman (Michel Flavius) is rather sinister, and the ageing boarders are an eccentric lot, to put it mildly. But Martine feels she's fallen on her feet.

Then come the mysteries. What became of Martine's young predecessor Nicole (Charlotte de Turckheim)? Why are there so few residents and why do they look so well preserved? What can it mean when Martine finds a press photo of the youthful Hélène dated 1886? And what role does the so-called Golden Needle Killer play in all of this?

With an engaging heroine, world-class villainess, haunting score (Laurent Petitgirard), copious gore effects and an ingenious twist, The Night of Death! ranks high among Euro-horror rediscoveries. Directed by Raphaël Delpard, this long-awaited UK Blu-ray premiere has been remastered from original vault elements and is bursting at the seams with bonus features.

Dare you venture into Hélène’s chamber of horrors and witness the rituals that take place there?

Special Features:

• Brand new 1.66:1 Transfer from the Original Negatives
• Uncensored Version
• Original French audio
• Optional English Subtitles / Optional SDH
• Brand New Audio Commentary with film critics Jonathan Rigby & Kevin Lyons
• Night of Horror: Interview with actress Isabelle Goguey
• The Filming of Death: Interview with director Raphaël Delpard
• Restoration Comparison
• Theatrical Trailer

Cast:

Isabelle Goguey, Charlotte De Turkheim, Michel Flavius, Betty Beckers, Jean Ludow, Jeanette Batti, Michel Debrane, Germaine Delbat, Georges Lucas, Denise Montreal, Ernest Menzer, Pierre Helliet, Michel Duchezeau, Jean-Paul Lilenfield, Richard Joffo, Nicole Laudan.