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A girl and her friends find a game in the attic that summons a creature known as The Midnight Man, who uses their worst fears against them.A girl and her friends find a game in the attic that summons a creature known as The Midnight Man, who uses their worst fears against them.A girl and her friends find a game in the attic that summons a creature known as The Midnight Man, who uses their worst fears against them.
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I'm a fan of Creepypasta. This movie was straight from a story called "The Midnight Game". The movie did a decent job of explaining how the game is played and sticking to the original Creepypasta storyline. The performance of Ms. Shaye was Excellent. It did get a bit muddled in places, and some bits were added that I think should of either been omitted or explained better. But all in all, one of the better Creepypasta adaptations I've seen.
Wow did this movie manage to hit a lot of pet peeves with me. It's not well acted, it's got a LOT of really convoluted and seemingly nonsensical rules, characters are wildly stupid or just immediately buy into this supernatural horror story for seemingly no apparent reason and worst of all, this seems like it could actually be an entertaining concept. I like the idea of the Midnight Man, but this delivery was awful to me. I suppose, as a caveat I should say that I didn't know until after the movie that this was based on a legit urban legend. Maybe if I'd grown up with this or ever heard it before it would've made a little more sense but even so, it doesn't change the overwhelming stupidity of these characters.
I really can't imagine ever recommending this to anyone that doesn't enjoy bad horror movies, I know those people are out there. To everyone else, there are much better movies, go watch one of them and let this slip through the cracks. Maybe someday someone will try their hand at this again and make a better version.
I really can't imagine ever recommending this to anyone that doesn't enjoy bad horror movies, I know those people are out there. To everyone else, there are much better movies, go watch one of them and let this slip through the cracks. Maybe someday someone will try their hand at this again and make a better version.
What is the mark of a good horror movie (hell, a good movie PERIOD)? Does it pull you out of your shitty reality for a while and entertain the crap out of you. That's the formula. In that regard, I have no complaints about "The Midnight Man".
You have Robert Englund and Lin Shaye together again. He is mesmerizing as always and she is creepier than the titular Midnight Man himself. You can't go wrong there.
Are there plot holes and times when the suspension of disbelief wavers a bit? Sure. However, they did such a good job with the atmosphere and effects, generally speaking, that you really don't get too put out by this. At least, I didn't.
I have no reservations about recommending this one. It's worth an hour and a half of your life.
You have Robert Englund and Lin Shaye together again. He is mesmerizing as always and she is creepier than the titular Midnight Man himself. You can't go wrong there.
Are there plot holes and times when the suspension of disbelief wavers a bit? Sure. However, they did such a good job with the atmosphere and effects, generally speaking, that you really don't get too put out by this. At least, I didn't.
I have no reservations about recommending this one. It's worth an hour and a half of your life.
I had no expectations going into this movie and was still disappointed. Biggest caveat is there were zero reasoning or purpose for the characters to even start the process. You would think that after a movie like 'Cabin In The Woods' that horror directors would step up their game to ensure that they are not just an unintended parody of themselves. But alas, must not have gotten memo.
Main actress unable to act...check Dumb boyfriend/husband that goes along without questioning...check Left alone in dark room....check Having non-nonsensical conversation while someone is trying to kill you...check Do not run away when trouble arrives...check
By the time this movie ends you no longer cares who will make it or not.
Main actress unable to act...check Dumb boyfriend/husband that goes along without questioning...check Left alone in dark room....check Having non-nonsensical conversation while someone is trying to kill you...check Do not run away when trouble arrives...check
By the time this movie ends you no longer cares who will make it or not.
The film isn't terrible, more so the basic premise.
I found myself just constantly asking questions as nothing made sense.
The main question being, why would ANYONE play this "game"? There seems to be no benefit to anyone playing, even if they win?
I found myself just constantly asking questions as nothing made sense.
The main question being, why would ANYONE play this "game"? There seems to be no benefit to anyone playing, even if they win?
Did you know
- TriviaDuring the movie, Kelly mentions how the Midnight Man sounds like a "Creepypasta" story. The legend of the Midnight Man and his game is in fact a story created on Creepypasta.
- GoofsThe rules of the game clearly state that all the lights in the home need to be turned off,yet when Alex first enters her grandmothers bathroom,there are lights on in the bathroom.
- ConnectionsRemake of Midnight Man (2013)
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- Gross worldwide
- $2,930,680
- Runtime
- 1h 35m(95 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1
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