The movie also succeeds in character development, especially the kids. John is the bravest kid I've ever seen, and Pearl is one of the cutest children in the history of cinema.
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A gut-wrenching thriller
Conrad 2021-12-08 08:01:39
The tension starts from the beginning, as the audience keep wondering if John can keep the money from Powell. The suspense increases when Powell kills Willa. The audience just hope that John and Pearl can escape from Powell. The climax comes when Powell arrives at Cooper's house. The atmosphere reaches the degree of gut-wrenching.
The movie also succeeds in character development, especially the kids. John is the bravest kid I've ever seen, and Pearl is one of the cutest children in the history of cinema.
The movie also succeeds in character development, especially the kids. John is the bravest kid I've ever seen, and Pearl is one of the cutest children in the history of cinema.
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Obie 2022-03-25 09:01:08
The beginning is amazing, the music and photography are very good, the brave little John is impressive, the performance of the male lead is good, it is a good noir movie, but the plot is a little monotonous.
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Gage 2022-04-20 09:01:41
Lyrical enough, not very familiar with the Bible
The Night of the Hunter quotes
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Rev. Harry Powell: Not that you mind the killings! There's plenty of killings in your book, Lord...
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Rachel Cooper: John, ain't you going to say hello to your pa?
John Harper: He's not my pa!
Rachel Cooper: No, and he ain't no preacher, neither!
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