# 385 - The Night of the Hunter (1955)

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Podcast: [CineNation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cinenation-1047221)
Published: 2025-11-26T13:41:00+00:00
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"It's a hard world for little things." For Episode 385, Brandon and David finish their series of Horror Noir with one of the greatest films of all time, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Listen as they discuss why led Charles Laughton to direct the Southern Gothic film, how Laughton's sexuality played a factor in the film's themes, why Robert Mitchum wanted to take on the lead role, how they captured some of the film's iconic shots, the immediate aftermath of the film's release, and so much more! Get your tickets for CineNation's upcoming screening of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER: https://bit.ly/3K60vIZ Use the code cinenation10 on thecinevault.com to get a 10% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation The Night of The Hunter Screening (00:00:00 Opening - Nouvelle Vague and French New Wave - (00:29:07v) Recap of Horror Noir (00:07:44) Intro to The Night of the Hunter (00:12:11) How The Night of the Hunter Got to Production (00:20:02) Favorite Scenes (00:43:30) On Set Life - (01:15:57) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:27:10) What Worked and What Didn't (01:35:39) Awards (01:42:41) Final Questions on the Movie (01:47:03) Final Genre Questions (01:53:58) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:00:26) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

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