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{{Infobox Film
'''''The Midnight Hour''''' is a [[1985 in film|1985]] made-for-tv [[film]] that stars [[Shari Belafonte]] and [[LeVar Burton]]. The role of Captain Warren Jensen is played by [[Kurtwood Smith]], who later became popular as Red Forman in ''[[That 70's Show]]''.
| name = The Midnight Hour
| image = The Midnight Hour DVD.jpg
| caption = ''The Midnight Hour'' DVD cover
| director = [[Jack Bender]]
| producer = Ervin Zavada
| writer = William Bleich
| starring = [[Shari Belafonte|Shari Belafonte-Harper]]<br>[[LeVar Burton]] <br>Lee Montgomery<br>[[Peter DeLuise]]<br>[[Dedee Pfeiffer]]<br>[[Cindy Morgan]]<br>[[Jonna Lee]]<br>Kevin McCarthy<br>[[Dick Van Patten]]
| music = [[Brad Fiedel]]<br>Philip Giffin
| cinematography = Rexford L. Metz
| editing = David A. Simmons
| distributor = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] (TV)<br>[[Starz Home Entertainment|Anchor Bay Entertainment]] (DVD)
| released = [[1985 in television|1985]]<br>[[1990 in film|1990]] (DVD)
| runtime = 94 minutes
| country = [[USA]]
| awards =
| language = [[English language|English]]
| budget =
| amg_id = 1:32565
| imdb_id = 0180590
}}


'''''The Midnight Hour''''' (also known as ''In the Midnight Hour'') is a [[1985 in film|1985]] [[comedy]]/[[horror film|horror]] [[television movie]] that stars [[Shari Belafonte|Shari Belafonte-Harper]], [[LeVar Burton]], [[Peter DeLuise]], and [[Dedee Pfeiffer]].
Although only a [[made-for-TV]] film, ''The Midnight Hour'' has a [[Cult film|cult]] following. It has been out of print since 2000, but existing copies have been shown selling upwards of $200. {{Fact|date=March 2007}}


== Plot ==
== 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, it's up to them to restore the town to normal before it's too late.
It is [[Halloween]] in Pitchford Cove, and Phil (Montgomery), Mary (Pfeiffer), Mitch (DeLuise), Vinnie (Burton), and Melissa (Belafonte-Harper) 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 two realize that the town is being overrun by the living dead, it's up to them to restore the town to normal before it's too late.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
*Phil Greenville- [[Lee Montgomery]]
*Lee Montgomery as Phil Greenville
*Melissa Cavender-[[Shari Belafonte]]
*[[Shari Belafonte]] as Melissa Cavender
*Mitch Crandall- [[Peter DeLuise]]
*[[Peter DeLuise]] as Mitch Crandall
*Vinnie Davis- [[LeVar Burton]]
*[[LeVar Burton]] as Vinnie Davis
*Mary Masterson- [[Dedee Pfeiffer]]
*[[Dedee Pfeiffer]] as Mary Masterson
*Sandy Matthews- Jonna Lee
*[[Jonna Lee]] as Sandy Matthews
*[[Cindy Morgan]] as Vicky Jensen
*[[Kurtwood Smith]] as Captain Warren Jensen
*[[Dick Van Patten]] as Martin Grenville
*[[Sheila Larken]] as Janet Greenville
*[[Wolfman Jack]] as DJ
*Kevin McCarthy as Judge Crandall
*Mark Blankfield as The Ghoul
*Hank Garrett as Sgt. Thompson
*Dennis Redfield as Lester Mitchell
*Mickey Morton as Vernon Nestor
*Vachik Mangassarian as Opera singer
*Joe Gieb as Elf
*Bill DeLand as Man in Police Station
*Laura Owens as Mother
*Adam Myman as Son
*Jennifer Shockey as Tammy

==DVD release==
[[Starz Home Entertainment|Anchor Bay Entertainment]] released ''The Midnight Hour'' on [[Region 1]] DVD in [[2000]].<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Hour-Jonelle-Allen/dp/6305971714 Amazon.com, ''The Midnight Hour'' DVD release info]</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External link==
==External link==
*{{imdb title|id=0089593|name=The Midnight Hour}}
*{{imdb title|id=0089593|name=The Midnight Hour}}
*{{amg title|id=1:32565|title=The Midnight Hour}}
*{{rotten-tomatoes|id=midnight_hour|title=The Midnight Hour}}


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[[Category:1980s horror films]]
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[[Category:English-language films]]
[[Category:English-language films]]

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You can purchase this film on Amazon.com

Revision as of 10:10, 4 December 2007

The Midnight Hour
The Midnight Hour DVD cover
Directed byJack Bender
Written byWilliam Bleich
Produced byErvin Zavada
StarringShari Belafonte-Harper
LeVar Burton
Lee Montgomery
Peter DeLuise
Dedee Pfeiffer
Cindy Morgan
Jonna Lee
Kevin McCarthy
Dick Van Patten
CinematographyRexford L. Metz
Edited byDavid A. Simmons
Music byBrad Fiedel
Philip Giffin
Distributed byABC (TV)
Anchor Bay Entertainment (DVD)
Release dates
1985
1990 (DVD)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUSA
LanguageEnglish

The Midnight Hour (also known as In the Midnight Hour) is a 1985 comedy/horror television movie that stars Shari Belafonte-Harper, LeVar Burton, Peter DeLuise, and Dedee Pfeiffer.

Plot

It is Halloween in Pitchford Cove, and Phil (Montgomery), Mary (Pfeiffer), Mitch (DeLuise), Vinnie (Burton), and Melissa (Belafonte-Harper) 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 two realize that the town is being overrun by the living dead, it's up to them to restore the town to normal before it's too late.

Cast

  • Lee Montgomery as Phil Greenville
  • Shari Belafonte as Melissa Cavender
  • Peter DeLuise as Mitch Crandall
  • LeVar Burton as Vinnie Davis
  • Dedee Pfeiffer as Mary Masterson
  • Jonna Lee as Sandy Matthews
  • Cindy Morgan as Vicky Jensen
  • Kurtwood Smith as Captain Warren Jensen
  • Dick Van Patten as Martin Grenville
  • Sheila Larken as Janet Greenville
  • Wolfman Jack as DJ
  • Kevin McCarthy as Judge Crandall
  • Mark Blankfield as The Ghoul
  • Hank Garrett as Sgt. Thompson
  • Dennis Redfield as Lester Mitchell
  • Mickey Morton as Vernon Nestor
  • Vachik Mangassarian as Opera singer
  • Joe Gieb as Elf
  • Bill DeLand as Man in Police Station
  • Laura Owens as Mother
  • Adam Myman as Son
  • Jennifer Shockey as Tammy

DVD release

Anchor Bay Entertainment released The Midnight Hour on Region 1 DVD in 2000.[1]

References