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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Ryûhei Kitamura
Writers (WGA):
Jeff Buhler (screenplay)
Clive Barker (short story "The Midnight Meat Train")
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Release Date:
7 August 2008 (Russia) more
Tagline:
The most terrifying ride you'll ever take
Plot:
A New York photographer hunts down a serial killer. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
4 wins more
User Comments:
Intriguing, unusual, strong horror film. more (125 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Bradley Cooper ... Leon

Leslie Bibb ... Maya

Brooke Shields ... Susan Hoff

Vinnie Jones ... Mahogany

Roger Bart ... Jurgis

Tony Curran ... Driver

Barbara Eve Harris ... Detective Lynn Hadley
Peter Jacobson ... Otto
Stephanie Mace ... Leigh Cooper

Ted Raimi ... Randle Cooper
Nora ... Erika Sakaki (as NorA)
Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson ... Guardian Angel

Dan Callahan ... Troy Taleveski
Don Smith ... Station Cop (as Donnie Smith)

Earl Carroll ... Jack Franks
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Clive Barker's Midnight Meat Train (USA) (promotional title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for sequences of strong bloody gruesome violence, grisly images involving nudity, sexual content and language.
Runtime:
98 min | USA:100 min | France:85 min | USA:103 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
USA:R (NO. 44086) | South Korea:18 | Singapore:R21 | Netherlands:16 | Singapore:M18 (edited for re-rating) | UK:18 | Ireland:18 | Australia:R | Finland:K-18 | France:-16 | Argentina:16 | Canada:18A (Canadian Home Video rating) (director's cut) | New Zealand:R18
Filming Locations:
Burbank, California, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
On its official North American release to cinemas, the film opened in 102 discount theatres, also called "dollar theatres" for their very low admission prices, rather than at regular first-run cinemas with normal ticket prices, which was a factor in its poor opening weekend box-office earnings. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Maya is searching through Mahogany's bathroom, at one point the white t-shirt of a crew member is visible in the mirror. more
Quotes:
Mahogany: Welcome. more
Movie Connections:
References Forrest Gump (1994) more
Soundtrack:
Mind Candy more

FAQ

Is this movie based on a novel?
Why does this movie keep on getting pushed back?
What is going on in this movie (aka What the hell did I just watch)?
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16 out of 30 people found the following comment useful.
Intriguing, unusual, strong horror film., 1 November 2008
8/10
Author: Lucien Lessard from Canada

An ambitious art photographer (Bradley Cooper) is trying to capture the darkness, sleaziness or the disturbing sights of New York City by taking photos of strangers. But he has an eye on a mysterious butcher (Vinnie Jones), who takes the subway after midnight. But the photographer realized that one of the strangers, he took a picture of... is missing. Also the butcher was on the subway, when the person was last seen. But there's more than meets the eye of this butcher and the photographer tries to uncover the truth before it is too late.

Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura made an stylish brutal horror film with some effective moments. Cooper and especially Jones are good in their roles. It is sad that "Lionsgate" didn't bother to market this movie well. I think this movie could have had something at the box office but for sure... it would do well, once it is released on Blu-ray/DVD.

The DVD is the Unrated Director's Cut. The DVD has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an strong Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD has an interesting commentary track by the director Kitamura and novelist Clive Barker and three featurettes. This film is based on a short story by Barker (Hellraiser, Lord of Illusions, Nightbreed), which Barker is one of the film's producers. "The Midnight Meat Train" is a surprisingly good movie... even during the bizarre (unexpected) third act. Which it might turn-off some viewers. This is certainly one of the most underrated horror movies of 2008. Actor:Fisher Stevens is one of the executive producers. Ted Raimi appears in a cameo. Super 35. (****/*****).

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