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Night of the Big Heat→Night of the Big Heat
John Lymington·1967·Director: Terence Fisher
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Faithfulness
N/A
Book Rating
2.8
Movie Rating
Christopher Lee, Patrick Allen, Peter Cushing
The Book
Night of the Big Heat is a science fiction novel written in 1959 by John Lymington. It tells the story of a British island that is experiencing a bizarre and stifling heatwave. Although the island is unnamed it is described as being close to the mainland, and the town of Yarmouth is mentioned, both of which imply the story is set on the Isle of Wight.
The Film
Night of the Big Heat is a 1967 British science fiction film directed by Terence Fisher, and starring Patrick Allen, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Jane Merrow. It was based on the 1959 novel of the same name by John Lymington, and was released in the UK in May, 1967 by Planet Film Productions.
Key Differences
The film condenses subplots and trims interior moments present in the book.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstRead first — the novel offers depth the film couldn't fully capture.
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