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Midnight Movie

Midnight Movie

The New Face of Horror

20085.01h 22m

Overview

At a seedy theater in a sleepy suburban town, a group of friends get together for a midnight screening of an early 1970s horror film, unaware that the director has something more in store for them.

Directed by Jack Messitt
Written by Sean Hood, Mark Garbett, Jack Messitt
Produced by Kacy Andrews, Jack Messitt
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0

Top Cast

Rebekah Brandes

Rebekah Brandes

Bridget

Daniel Bonjour

Daniel Bonjour

Josh

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Greg Cirulnick

Mario

Mandell Maughan

Mandell Maughan

Samantha

Stan Ellsworth

Stan Ellsworth

Harley

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Melissa Steach

Babe

Jon Briddell

Jon Briddell

Detective Barrons

Brea Grant

Brea Grant

Rachael

Michael Swan

Michael Swan

Dr. Wayne

Carol Stanzione

Carol Stanzione

Mother

Themes & Keywords

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About Midnight Movie

Midnight Movie is a horror, thriller, fantasy film released in 2008 exploring themes of murder, urban legend, serial killer, slasher, aftercreditsstinger, duringcreditsstinger. Directed by Jack Messitt, it stars Rebekah Brandes, Daniel Bonjour, Greg Cirulnick. At a seedy theater in a sleepy suburban town, a group of friends get together for a midnight screening of an early 1970s horror film, unaware that the director has something more in store for them.

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