Peter Cushing delivers an outstanding performance portraying "Dr. Blyss," a man of intellect and charm who appears to be a vicar during the day but secretly leads a group of smugglers at night, set in a period mystery. Patrick Allen, as "Captain Collier," arrives with soldiers to look into this illicit activity, initiating a diverting pursuit where he attempts to unmask the smuggling ring’s head and also disprove the…

A unit of naval soldiers is dispatched by the monarchy to look into reports of illicit activity at a seaside settlement in 1792, where stories circulate about frightening “marsh phantoms.” Patrick Allen portrays the stern leader of these King’s men, while Peter Cushing takes on the role of the friendly village clergyman. “Night Creatures” (1962), initially titled “Captain Clegg,” is an infrequent Hammer film deriv…

Captain Nathaniel Clegg, Pirate, Hanged at Rye, 1776. Captain Clegg (also known as Night Creatures) is a major production from Hammer Films, presented in Eastman Color. It was directed by Peter Graham Scott and features a screenplay by John Elder. The cast includes Peter Cushing, Yvonne Romain, Patrick Allen, Oliver Reed, Michael Ripper, and David Lodge. Don Banks composed the music, with Arthur Grant handling the…