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Into the Night

Into the Night

Thriller · Comedy · Action · 1985

Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.

Movie details

Into the Night

“A dangerous romance”

1985 Thriller · Comedy · Action 1h 55m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

Community rating

Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

John Landis

Written by

Ron Koslow

Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum

Ed Okin

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Diana

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Herb

Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

Stan

Stacey Pickren

Stacey Pickren

Ellen Okin

Paul Mazursky

Paul Mazursky

Bud Herman

Kathryn Harrold

Kathryn Harrold

Christie

Court is in session

Put Into the Night on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.