Midnight
Director: John A. Russo
Actors: Melanie Verlin, Lawrence Tierney, John Hall
PlotIn a small Pennsylvanian town, Nancy flees her abusive stepfather, intending to hitchhike to California. Along the way, she befriends two young drifters, Tom and Hank, who offer her a ride. As they travel through rural backroads, the trio encounters strange occurrences and unsettling locals. Seeking safety, they camp out overnight in the countryside but find themselves on the edge of lands belonging to an eerie family with dark, sinister secrets. Desperate for supplies, they inadvertently trespass onto the family's property, triggering a series of harrowing events that plunge them into a living nightmare.
As Nancy and her companions delve deeper into the forbidden territory, they uncover disturbing rituals rooted in ancient malevolence. The family, driven by a twisted sense of tradition, relentlessly pursues them, intent on fulfilling their wicked desires. The group's fragile bond is tested as fear intensifies and trust erodes in the face of relentless danger. Haunted by their pasts and struggling for survival, Nancy must confront both internal demons and external horrors. As tension mounts, the trio is forced to navigate a maze of terror and deception, battling for a chance to reclaim their freedom against a backdrop of chilling suspense and ominous forces lurking in the darkness.
Writers: John A. Russo
Release Date: 28 May 1982
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Midnight isn't very scary, sometimes silly, yet Severin’s Blu-ray release delivers excellent quality and engaging extras for collectors.
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