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Midnight Movie

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
4.2K
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Midnight Movie (2008)
MIDNIGHT MOVIE: THE KILLER CUT

A midnight screening of a 1970s cult horror film becomes a bloodbath after the members of the audience see one of their friends butchered on the big screen, and quickly surmise that there's a madman in the theater who see
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  • Fantasy
  • Horror
  • Thriller

A midnight showing of an early 1970's horror movie turns to chaos when the Killer from the movie comes out of the film to attack those in the theater.A midnight showing of an early 1970's horror movie turns to chaos when the Killer from the movie comes out of the film to attack those in the theater.A midnight showing of an early 1970's horror movie turns to chaos when the Killer from the movie comes out of the film to attack those in the theater.

IMDb RATING
5.0/10
4.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jack Messitt
  • Writers
    • Sean Hood(story)
    • Mark Garbett(screenplay)
    • Jack Messitt(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Rebekah Brandes
    • Daniel Bonjour
    • Greg Cirulnick
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jack Messitt
  • Writers
    • Sean Hood(story)
    • Mark Garbett(screenplay)
    • Jack Messitt(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Rebekah Brandes
    • Daniel Bonjour
    • Greg Cirulnick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 67User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos2

    Midnight Movie: The Killer Cut
    Trailer 1:18
    Midnight Movie: The Killer Cut
    Midnight Movie
    Trailer 0:57
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    Photos30

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    Kaley Cuoco, Al Santos, Paul Wesley, and Gloria Votsis in Midnight Movie (2008)
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    Daniel Bonjour in Midnight Movie (2008)
    Shaun Ausmus in Midnight Movie (2008)
    Stan Ellsworth and Melissa Steach in Midnight Movie (2008)
    Rebekah Brandes and Lee Main in Midnight Movie (2008)
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    Top cast

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    Rebekah Brandes
    Rebekah Brandes
    • Bridgetas Bridget
    Daniel Bonjour
    Daniel Bonjour
    • Joshas Josh
    Greg Cirulnick
    • Marioas Mario
    Stan Ellsworth
    • Harleyas Harley
    Mandell Maughan
    Mandell Maughan
    • Samanthaas Samantha
    Melissa Steach
    Melissa Steach
    • Babeas Babe
    Justin Baric
    Justin Baric
    • Timmyas Timmy
    Jon Briddell
    Jon Briddell
    • Detective Barronsas Detective Barrons
    Michael Swan
    Michael Swan
    • Dr. Wayneas Dr. Wayne
    Michael Schwartz
    • Sullyas Sully
    Brea Grant
    Brea Grant
    • Rachaelas Rachael
    Shaun Ausmus
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Carol Stanzione
    Carol Stanzione
    • Motheras Mother
    Lee Main
    • Killeras Killer
    Ashley Black
    • Jackieas Jackie
    Jim Mahoney
    Jim Mahoney
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    • (as James Michael Mahoney)
    Kathryn Aagesen
    • Monicaas Monica
    Dinora Walcott
    Dinora Walcott
    • Lucindaas Lucinda
    • Director
      • Jack Messitt
    • Writers
      • Sean Hood(story)
      • Mark Garbett(screenplay)
      • Jack Messitt(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    A midnight showing of an early 1970's horror movie turns to chaos when the Killer from the movie comes out of the film to attack those in the theater.
    • clubfoot
    • supernatural power
    • talking during a movie
    • scar
    • motorcycle
    • 112 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Radford is Back!
    • Genres
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for bloody horror violence/gore, language, some sexual content and brief nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      2 years after its DVD release in 2008, director Jack Messitt got the chance to do a revised version of the movie. According to Messitt, production company Bigfoot Entertainment was so impressed with the DVD sales that they eventually gave him more money to update the movie with new scenes and better special/sound effects. The new version was released as "Midnight Movie: Killer Cut" on DVD in 2011.
    • Goofs
      In the theatre, Babe is seated directly to Harley's right. However, when Harley throws popcorn at Mario, and again later when he yells at the teens to shut up, that seat is empty.
    • Quotes

      Mario: You know, they say scary movies are an aphrodisiac.

      Samantha: If you get turned on by this, we're breaking up.

    • Crazy credits
      You see flashes of images of the killer as the credits roll by. The credits are slanted giving it the feeling its being played on a big screen.
    • Alternate versions
      The originally released version (2008) runs 89 minutes. Three years later, an 82-minute "Killer Cut" was released on home video. This new version promised that "Jack Messitt's award winning horror film can finally be seen as it was intended. With new and enhanced visual effects, never before seen footage and extended scenes".
    • Connections
      Featured in Vampires (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Tragic Thing
      Written by Joey Hanna and Brian Dennis

      Performed by Joey Hanna and Brian Dennis

      Copyright Joey Hanna

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    Making A Teen Slasher Scary Is Hard, But Midnight Movie Pulls It Off Like No Other
    Sure, it's B-Grade, the killer's costume is awful and the acting isn't particularly good. But why do we need any of that in a slasher? Since the days of Scream the slasher has been my favorite sub-genre, and finding fresh new entries can be hard. That's why I was delighted to discover Midnight Movie.

    The film takes it's time establishing characters and showing off it's creepy story. Speaking of which is quite interesting.

    When things do pick up, they never stop coming. The gore is delightfully over-the top and the slightly stupid characters make for speedy, fun deaths. Unlike many others, I had no irks with the killer's weapon and thought the setting was brilliant.

    However, MM is not for the feint of heart. Beforementioned gore and a helping of scary atmosphere and set pieces make things rather horrifying for the typical slasher fan. So proceed with caution, oh weak stomached viewers.

    All in all, MM is fresh, inventive and delightfully insane. Everything you could ask for in a slasher.
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    • Release date
      • January 6, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Midnight Movie: The Killer Cut
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Bigfoot Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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