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The Strain S1E8 — Creatures of the Night
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The Strain•Season 1•Episode 8

Creatures of the Night

8.4/10 · 2,216 votesAug 31, 201444 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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After discovering the potency of ultraviolet light against the strigoi, Setrakian gains a new and unlikely disciple. A quick trip to a Brooklyn convenience store turns into a deadly all-night siege.

Directed byGuy Ferland
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Corey Stoll

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Ephraim Goodweather

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

Vasiliy Fet

Miguel Gómez

Miguel Gómez

Gus Elizalde

Mía Maestro

Mía Maestro

Nora Martinez

David Bradley

David Bradley

Abraham Setrakian

Jonathan Hyde

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Eldritch Palmer

Richard Sammel

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Thomas Eichorst

Max Charles

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Zach Goodweather

Sean Astin

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Jim Kent

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Episode Summary

"Creatures of the Night" is episode 8 of The Strain season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 2,216 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Guy Ferland, it aired on August 31, 2014.

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