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_**The dead are raised on Halloween night in a New England hamlet**_ In a Massachusetts town, five high school kids inadvertently unleash witches, zombies, vampires and werewolves after reciting a curse from a paper scroll on Halloween. ...
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The Midnight Hour
1985
Movie
94 min
English
Phil, Melissa, Mitch, Mary, and Vinnie are high school friends, who unwittingly raise the dead on Halloween night. Once the dead have returned, Pitchford Cove will never be the same again....or will it?
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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Joe Dante•Genres: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
Plot Summary
A group of teenagers discovers an ancient Sumerian artifact that, when activated at midnight, unleashes a host of supernatural horrors upon their small town. They must find a way to reverse the curse before the clock strikes the next midnight and unleashes the creatures permanently.
Critical Reception
The Midnight Hour was primarily a made-for-television movie that gained a cult following for its blend of horror and dark comedy, characteristic of Joe Dante's style. While not a critical darling upon its initial release, it's appreciated by genre fans for its creative creature effects and fun, campy tone.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creature design and atmospheric horror elements.
Appreciated for its humor and campy, B-movie charm.
Considered a cult favorite among fans of 80s horror.
Google audience: Audience reception is primarily found in niche horror communities where it's enjoyed for its nostalgic appeal and creature effects, though it's not widely reviewed by the general public.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a feature film but was ultimately released as a made-for-television movie on ABC.
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