The Night of the Hunter

In this dark Southern Gothic thriller, a self-proclaimed preacher with 'LOVE' and 'HATE' tattooed on his knuckles marries a widow to find money her late husband concealed before execution. When the children refuse to reveal the secret, a terrifying chase ensues across a haunting American landscape. Directed by Charles Laughton with expressionistic visuals, the film is now considered one of cinema's greatest masterpieces.

• It was Charles Laughton's only film as director.
• The film was a box office failure upon release.
• Robert Mitchum considered it his personal favorite role.
• Cinematographer Stanley Cortez also shot 'The Magnificent Ambersons.'
• It was later voted a top American film ever.

• 'Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing.'
• 'Children are man at his strongest. They abide.'
• 'It's a hard world for little things.'
• 'Lord, you sure knew what you was doin' when you put me in this world.'
• 'LOVE... HATE... LOVE... HATE. The words of the Lord!'