Girls After Midnight
Girls After Midnight

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Girls After Midnight

1978
Movie
75 min
German

Schoolgirls of a girls' boarding school tell about their erotic dreams.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Richard C. SarafianGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In Los Angeles, a young woman named Nancy Vance becomes entangled in a dangerous web of crime and desperation after witnessing a brutal murder. As she tries to escape the violent underworld and find her own way, she encounters a cast of characters whose lives are as desperate and perilous as her own. The film explores themes of survival, innocence lost, and the dark side of urban life.

Critical Reception

Girls After Midnight received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often pointed to its bleak tone and convoluted plot, though some performances, particularly Brad Dourif's, were occasionally singled out for praise. Audiences found the film to be disturbing and lacking in clear resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its grim atmosphere and unsatisfying narrative.

  • Some performances were noted as strong, but couldn't save the film.

  • The film's depiction of urban decay and crime was found to be unsettling.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Girls After Midnight' are scarce, but the limited available feedback suggests viewers found the film to be a bleak and somewhat confusing crime drama with little redeeming or engaging elements.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more straightforward crime thriller but evolved into a darker, more character-driven piece during production.

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