THE NIGHT HOLDS TERROR is a very early example of the home invasion thriller which would go on to provoke so much terror and disgust in audiences over the following decades. This one's a high-suspense ride based on a true story and it generally hits the mark, getting going right from the outset when an ordinary family man is held up by a robber who demands that he and his gang be taken to the guy's home, where his wife and kid reside. What follows is an exercise in tension from beginning to end. The unknown cast (including a young John Cassavetes) do their job well and, although it gets a little bloated with the police presence in the second half, it's still a fine low budget thriller.
Review of The Night Holds Terror
