Simon R (Triffid)

Charles Laughton's first and, following a panning by critics, last movie as director. Shame! This is not only visually stunning but Laughton manages to draw out one of the best performances in Robert Mitchum's career. It is quite clear that, had he continued, Laughton would have carved his name as a truly great director. Initially The Night of the Hunter has a film noir quality, but rapidly descends into a dark and twisted fairy tale as the two protagonists are pursued down river by their psychotic evil stepfather. My only criticism is that it does fall into some unnecessary and often pious sentimentality towards the end. That said the rest of the journey makes up for this. A little masterpiece. Nail biting stuff!

Not only was this the best British movie in years, but also probably best Zombie movies ever made! Even Mr Romero concurs. Featuring some of the creme of British comic talent today, it just seems to get funnier and funnier every time I watch it! It just goes to prove you don't need Hugh Grant to make a successful Brit com, film makers take note!!