Midnight Movie (2008)

Midnight Movie (2008)
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A midnight screening of a 1970s cult horror film becomes a wholesale 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 seeks to slaughter them all. It was just another rundown movie house in a small suburban town -- what better place for a screening of a true cult classic? But this isn't your typical horror film, because years ago, the director had been locked away in a psychiatric hospital after having a complete mental breakdown. The teens at the screening have no idea that he escaped from the hospital nearly five years ago, and that chances are good he's still out there somewhere. When the film starts to roll and the heckling begins, the atmosphere in the theater is loose and fun. Giddiness gives way to deep-rooted dread, however, when the horrified audience is forced to watch as one of their good friends is viciously murdered right before their very eyes. This is no movie, and when the audience tries to flee they realize that the same psycho they just saw on the silver screen has now trapped them all in the theater. With no hope of escape and their numbers thinning fast, the survivors must now figure out a way to turn the tables on the very same killer that they once rooted for in their favorite slasher flick. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Jack Messitt
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Midnight Movie

A midnight screening of a 1970s cult horror film becomes a wholesale 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 seeks to slaughter them all. It was just another rundown movie house in a small suburban town -- what better place for a screening of a true cult classic? But this isn't your typical horror film, because years ago, the director had been locked away in a psychiatric hospital after having a complete mental breakdown. The teens at the screening have no idea that he escaped from the hospital nearly five years ago, and that chances are good he's still out there somewhere. When the film starts to roll and the heckling begins, the atmosphere in the theater is loose and fun. Giddiness gives way to deep-rooted dread, however, when the horrified audience is forced to watch as one of their good friends is viciously murdered right before their very eyes. This is no movie, and when the audience tries to flee they realize that the same psycho they just saw on the silver screen has now trapped them all in the theater. With no hope of escape and their numbers thinning fast, the survivors must now figure out a way to turn the tables on the very same killer that they once rooted for in their favorite slasher flick. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
82 mins
Director(s):
Jack Messitt
Writer(s):
Jack MessittMark Garbett
Producer(s):
Jacques ThelemaqueLiam FinnKacy Andrews
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Gore)
Categories:
Horror
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Stephen S.

    This was one that you wonder WHY didnt it get released in the theaters? and I and my crowd felt it was a good fast paced semi original and more really good effects and a real roller coaster of a movie as well as EDEN LAKE if you like Wolf Creek

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    Curtis M.

    I thought this was a very origional concept for a movie. The cast was great, too! A good fast paced horror flick.

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    Michele G.

    GREAT!!! If you l,ike bad horror movies. They acting was just so horrible and the gore was really bad. It was really cheesy. If your a horror beginner, then its good, but if not, your gonna think its awful.

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