Dead by Midnight
Dead by Midnight

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Dead by Midnight

1997
Movie
96 min
Russian

Just when he's beginning to take his perfect life and marriage for granted, John discovers that he's the result of a failed government experiment to spawn a race of perfect assassins. But the closer he gets to finding out what went wrong, the weirder the truth becomes.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Brad HuntGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of college students on a weekend getaway find themselves terrorized by a mysterious killer. As the body count rises, they realize their secluded cabin is a deadly trap and no one is safe. Tensions mount as they try to identify the killer among them before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

Dead by Midnight received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and derivative nature as major drawbacks. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense, it was largely seen as an uninspired entry in the slasher genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension in isolated scenes.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot that borrows heavily from other slasher films.

  • Considered to have weak character development and unoriginal scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Dead by Midnight are scarce, but general sentiment indicates it failed to impress, often being overlooked in favor of more iconic horror films of the era. Viewers found it to be a forgettable and formulaic horror experience.

Fun Fact

Although Robert Patrick is a prominent actor known for his roles in 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' and 'The X-Files', his role in 'Dead by Midnight' is considered a minor appearance in his filmography.

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