After Midnight (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, After Midnight is a thriller and horror film directed by Jim Wheat, running about 90 minutes. “Terror Has No Curfew.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A college professor teaching a course called "The Psychology of Fear" brings his students (including a psychic) to his home, one dark and stormy night to tell scary stories. The first involves a young couple whose car breaks down by an old, abandoned house. The second has four trendy teenage girls getting lost in a bad part of town and chased by a pack of vicious dogs. Last, a woman on crutches confronting a stalker at the answering service where she works the night shift.
Who’s in it. After Midnight stars Jillian McWhirter as Allison (segment "Allison's Story"), Pamela Adlon as Cheryl (segment "Allison's Story), Ramy Zada as Prof. Edward Derek (segment "Allison's Story") and Marg Helgenberger as Alex (segment "All Night Operator"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, After Midnight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of After Midnight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After Midnight (1989)?
- In US, After Midnight is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is After Midnight worth watching?
- After Midnight holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in After Midnight?
- After Midnight stars Jillian McWhirter, Pamela Adlon, Ramy Zada, Marg Helgenberger and Marc McClure.
- When was After Midnight released?
- After Midnight was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.