Midnight Son (2011)

The story of a young man called Jacob who is confined to a life of isolation, due to a very rare skin disorder. His world changes when he meets a local bartender and falls in love. Jacob's ... See full summary »

Director:

Scott Leberecht

Writer:

Scott Leberecht

Stars:

Zak Kilberg, Maya Parish, Jo D. Jonz

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Zak Kilberg	...	Jacob
Maya Parish	...	Mary
Jo D. Jonz	...	Marcus
Larry Cedar	...	Detective Ginslegh
Arlen Escarpeta	...	Russell
Tracey Walter	...	Janitor
Kevin McCorkle	...	Dr. Barnes
Juanita Jennings	...	Liz
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jeff Campbell	...	Businessman
Junius Dion Jr.	...	Police Officer
Stephen Geoffreys	...	Evil Ed (archive footage)
Bonnie Jean	...	Nurse
Billy Louviere	...	The Junkie
Jake McCorkle	...	Little Boy
Roddy McDowall	...	Peter Vincent (archive footage)

Storyline

The story of a young man called Jacob who is confined to a life of isolation, due to a very rare skin disorder. His world changes when he meets a local bartender and falls in love. Jacob's condition worsens and forces him to drink human blood for sustenance - leading to law enforcement suspecting him in a series of grizzly murders

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Plot Keywords:

kiss | black bra | lingerie | panties | vagina | 

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

A medianoche

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Free Lunch Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (5.1 surround)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Marcus: You know too many of my secrets boy... you better change your tune... or we gonna have a problem!
Marcus: You know i was really pissed off at you man... there is nothing worse than waking up in the middle of nowhere with half your face on fire! But i got over it... once i got my first taste... i got over it real fast
Marcus: You know you got to drop the morales kid... you ain't gonna survive with that over you
Marcus: [on jacob's vampirism] You're probably damned anyway
Marcus: [...]

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Connections

Features Fright Night (1985)

User Reviews

Hidden Gem

Got to see this at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Wasn't really expecting a whole lot, as these are generally low budget movies. Except, this film ended up being the type that transcends the need for a large budget.

Can a movie about Vampires feel plausible? This one can. Everything was done with subtlety and grace, there was no need for suspension of disbelief. There were no unbelievable premises, sparkles or holy water.

Ultimately, there are lots of issues that could be applied allegorically to this particular brand of vampirism. It could have been a story about AIDS, Drug Addiction or Religious Zealots. Any condition, communicable, debilitating and ostracizing.

The casting was great, characters seemed organic and multifaceted. Everyone has their flaws and they are better for it. This is a gritty, raw film which never treats the audience like idiots. Never causes one to ask why, or shake their head in idle disbelief. It is smart and honest, authentic and unyielding.

A great first full length effort which will hopefully propel the careers of all involved.