The Midnight Man
When Grady, an assassin with a genetic disorder that renders him unable to feel pain, is sent on a high-stakes assignment, his world is turned upside-down after an attack when he awakens to discover that he can feel pain for the first time in his life. With the clock ticking and his greatest asset gone, Grady will go head-to-head with his greatest fears and unspeakable enemies, while experiencing a tactile world he never could have imagined.
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Plot Summary
During a lunar eclipse, a group of friends seeks to play an ancient ritual game known as 'The Midnight Game' in an attempt to summon the titular mythical being. What begins as a dare quickly turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the game's dark secrets are revealed and the malevolent entity targets them one by one. They must find a way to survive the night and banish the creature before it's too late.
Critical Reception
The Midnight Man received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and lack of originality within the horror genre. Audience reception was also mixed, with some appreciating the jump scares and gore, while others found it predictable and underdeveloped.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on common horror tropes and jump scares.
- Fails to offer a fresh perspective on the 'summoning gone wrong' narrative.
- Despite a strong performance from Lin Shaye, the film struggles with pacing and character development.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a typical low-budget horror flick with some effective scares but a story that felt uninspired. Many noted that Lin Shaye's presence was a highlight, but it wasn't enough to elevate the overall predictability of the plot.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Travis Zariwny, also directed the 2015 remake of the horror classic 'Cabin Fever'.
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