The Night Visitor

Locked in the cold asylum of his mind – a sane man stalks his prey...

1971 • 106 min • Thriller · Mystery · Horror

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Synopsis

An insane Swedish farmer escapes from an asylum to get revenge on his sister, her husband and others.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

56 reviews

65 Audience · 56 · 100%

An escaped patient from a mental asylum seeks chilling revenge against those he believes wronged him, including his sister and her husband. Set in a snowy landscape, the film combines elements of mystery and horror as he meticulously executes his plan.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 6/10

Heads up

Depicts a character struggling with mental illness.
Scenes of murder and implied violence are central to the plot.
A bleak and intense atmosphere throughout.

Talk about it after

Exploring the consequences of perceived injustice and revenge.
Discussing how mental health issues are portrayed in older films.
The suspense and atmosphere created by the film's setting.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Night Visitor. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.