Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
Seen it?2006 | 87 min | Documentary, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and the curious.
- The mood
- Scary, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stuart Samuels
- Alejandro JodorowskySelf
- George A. RomeroSelf
- Perry HenzellSelf
- John WatersSelf
- Richard O'BrienSelf
- David LynchSelf
- Ben BarenholtzSelf
- Alan DouglasSelf
- Robert ShayeSelf
- Jim SharmanSelf