Midnight Movie
Midnight Movie

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Midnight Movie

1994
Movie
96 min
English

American producer James Boyce and his airhead wife Amber rent an English country mansion where the British horror flick "Smoke Rings" was filmed twenty years previous. Amber's mother was model-actress Mandy Mason, who died mysteriously after her appearance in "Smoke Rings." The property rental to Boyce was arranged by middle-aged lawyer Henry Harris, who continues to live with his lovesick memories of the late actress. Boyce invites Harris to dinner, and "Smoke Rings" airs on TV that same evening. During the following days, Harris observes Amber's behaviour paralleling events experienced both by her mother and in the movie.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Charles EnnisGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, seeking refuge from a stalker, takes a job as a late-night projectionist at an isolated movie theater. As she becomes increasingly paranoid, she begins to suspect that the horror films she's screening are somehow bleeding into reality. The lines between fiction and her own terrifying experiences blur, leaving her questioning her sanity and fighting for survival.

Critical Reception

Midnight Movie received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with critics often citing its derivative plot and uninspired execution. While some acknowledged its attempts at creating suspense, many found the film to be predictable and lacking in genuine scares. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, often relegated to late-night cable showings.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to find a consistent tone between psychological thriller and outright horror.

  • Lacks originality and relies on common horror tropes without adding anything new.

  • The premise has potential but is ultimately underdeveloped.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, suggesting it did not garner significant audience discussion or ratings.

Fun Fact

The film's low budget and direct-to-video release limited its exposure and critical attention, making it a relatively obscure entry in the 90s horror genre.

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