The Midnight Hour

The Midnight Hour is a 1985 made-for-tv film that stars Shari Belafonte and LeVar Burton. In later years, it has achieved somewhat of a cult like status.

Plot

It is Halloween in Pitchford Cove, and Phil, Mary, Mitch, Vinnie (Burton), and Melissa (Belafonte) are planning on making it a night they will never forget. When the five teenagers plan on stealing outfits from the towns historic museum, they come upon other old artifacts, including an old trunk containing an ancient curse. Once Melissa recites the curse, things take a turn for the worse. As the remaining four enjoy themselves at their annual Halloween party, Phil encounters a mysterious girl named Sandy. Once the 2 realize that the town is being overrun by the living dead, its up to them to restore the town to normal before it's too late.

Cast

• Phil Greenville- Lee Montgomery
• Melissa Cavender-Shari Belafonte
• Mitch Crandall- Peter DeLuise
• Vinnie Davis- LeVar Burton
• Mary Masterson- Dedee Pfeiffer
• Sandy Matthews- Jonna Lee

Reception

Although only a made-for-tv film, The Midnight Hour has had a cult following. The film has been out of print since 2000, but existing copies have been shown selling upwards of $200.

Trivia

The role of Captain Warren Jensen is played by Kurtwood Smith, who later became most popular as Red Forman in That 70's Show

External link

• The Midnight Hour at IMDb