Midnight Movie (2008)

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.

Director:

Jack Messitt

Writers:

Sean Hood (story), Mark Garbett (screenplay)

Stars:

Rebekah Brandes, Daniel Bonjour, Greg Cirulnick

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rebekah Brandes	...	Bridget
Daniel Bonjour	...	Josh
Greg Cirulnick	...	Mario
Stan Ellsworth	...	Harley
Mandell Maughan	...	Samantha
Melissa Steach	...	Babe
Justin Baric	...	Timmy
Jon Briddell	...	Detective Barrons
Michael Swan	...	Dr. Wayne
Michael Schwartz	...	Sully
Brea Grant	...	Rachael
Shaun Ausmus	...	Kenny
Carol Stanzione	...	Mother
Lee Main	...	Killer
Ashley Black	...	Jackie

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

clubfoot | supernatural power | talking during a movie | scar | motorcycle | 

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Taglines:

Radford is Back!

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Genres:

Fantasy | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for bloody horror violence/gore, language, some sexual content and brief nudity

Did You Know?

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.

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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.

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Quotes

Josh: [greeting Timmy] Hey Little Man
Timmy: [annoyed] Don't Call Me That
Josh: [hurt] I Didn't Mean It Like That

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Crazy Credits

After the credits are over, there's a scene showing a cop putting a parking ticket on the biker's abandoned motorcycle.

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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".

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Connections

References Cut (2000)

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Soundtracks

Urban Hive
Written by Mark Hvilsted
Performed by Mark Hvilsted
Copyright Mark Hvilsted

User Reviews

A solid slasher, if a little too short and under-complicated

This is a pleasant surprise (especially amongst free horror movies on Hulu, where expectations are usually best kept verrrrrry low), and that rare film that actually not only doesn't overstay its welcome, but should have been a bit longer. The denouement feels a little hasty, particularly since the film has just introduced an interesting idea (regarding the long-term fate of victims) that it doesn't really bother capitalizing on. They could have easily thrown in an additional twist or false ending or two in order to nudge the running time past a very slim 75 minutes that feel like they wrap up a little prematurely.

That said, the performances are decent (aside from the wooden little boy), the characters predictably two-dimensional but enjoyable enough (at least they're not the usual slasher movie examples of "Look ma, I'm a total idiot! Watch me take my clothes off for no reason, then go wandering into the darkest possible place despite all warnings just becau--ARRGHHH!!!"), the pacing good. The concept is similar to "Demons," and while this isn't as memorable, it's energetic and well-crafted. If gore is your main criteria in evaluating a slasher, you'll probably think there isn't quite enough of it here.

I'm surprised the director hasn't made any features since, as he did a very decent job here on a low budget. Trust me, you have seen much worse. "Midnight Movie" isn't particularly original, in content or style, but with movies of this type, solid competence is nothing to sneeze at.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 January 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Midnight Movie: The Killer Cut

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bigfoot Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min (director's cut) 79 min (original)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1