Heart of Midnight
Director: Matthew Chapman
Actors: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brenda Vaccaro, Jack Hallett
PlotCarol, a young woman with a troubled past, inherits a decrepit nightclub from her eccentric uncle. Hoping to start fresh, she moves into the building with plans to renovate and reopen it. Upon moving in, she discovers that the nightclub, with its mysterious and unsettling decor, harbors dark secrets. Carol begins to experience eerie visions and unexplained events, leading her to believe that the club's walls conceal a sinister history. Her mounting fear and paranoia are exacerbated by the local townspeople, who seem oddly fixated on the nightclub's reawakening.
As Carol delves deeper into the nightclub’s past, she uncovers a web of intrigue connecting her uncle’s life to the unsettling occurrences. She enlists the help of an enigmatic detective who has his own interest in the building’s secrets. Together, they unearth unsettling truths about the former patrons and the club’s shadowy operations. As the pieces of the puzzle start to come together, Carol finds herself on the brink of uncovering a horrifying reality, challenging her perception of trust and sanity.
Writers: Matthew Chapman
Release Date: 03 Mar 1989
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Kino Lorber’s Blu-ray of 'Heart of Midnight' offers an impeccable A/V presentation of this unconventional thriller, though its formulaic ending and limited extras may disappoint.
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