The Night of the Hunter

There are many reasons why this movie still influences many people today. In my opinion I believe that the story line is so common that it can still be used today. Still today we still battle between good and evil as well as finding it hard to trust others. I feel like a lot of the monologues in this movie were great in explaining the difference between these issues that many people face. Mrs. Cooper and the evil preacher were perfect examples of the differences between good and evil. John was very conscious in his decision in who to trust and it was through their choice of words that helped him really be able to choose who was best to be with. As dark as this movie was, I feel as if there was a sense of realism. It wasn't your typical happy ending but you was still able to see the analogy within the movie between love and hate. Like it was stated, love and hate consistently battles with each but in the end love will prevail.