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Southern Gothic Film Series: Night of the Hunter (1953)
Southern Gothic Film Series: Night of the Hunter (1953)
O'Connor Institute Wednesday January 21, 2026
Directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish, this classic Southern horror/thriller does not disappoint. Based on a true story, it features a serial killer who poses as a preacher. Screenplay by James Agee. With an Introduction by English Department Lecturer Jonna Smith and a discussion afterwards. Free and open to the public. Invite your friends to watch this influential film on the big screen.
Updated: 2026-01-20
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