Dramatic still from The Night of the Hunter (1955), featuring Robert Mitchum in his iconic role as Reverend Harry Powell.
In this chilling moment, Powell looms over his new wife, played by Shelley Winters, his shadowy figure illuminated by stark, expressionistic lighting that heightens the film’s sense of dread. Directed by Charles Laughton, The Night of the Hunter masterfully blends noir and Gothic horror, creating an unforgettable portrait of fanaticism and terror. Mitchum’s sinister performance remains one of the most haunting in film history.
