Question 1

Why did The Night Visitor never get a cinema release in Britain?

Accepted Answer

Despite having several British actors and crew members, the film never had a cinema release in Britain; it only had a brief video release in the early 1980s (under the title 'Lunatic') and later became known through TV showings and a 21st-century DVD release.

Question 2

Which actor was originally planned to star in The Night Visitor in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally planned as an American-set film starring Steve McQueen, announced by Twentieth Century Fox in 1963.

Question 3

Who was the first choice to play Salem, and why didn't they take the role?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Lee was the first choice to play Salem but was not available.

Question 4

What is the original working title of The Night Visitor?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally known as 'Salem Came to Supper'.

Question 5

Why is the setting of The Night Visitor ambiguous?

Accepted Answer

The film was made in Scandinavia, but it is never stated that it is set there; several characters are either unnamed or have names that could belong to multiple countries.

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