The Midnight Hour (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1985, The Midnight Hour is a comedy, horror, romance and tv movie film directed by Jack Bender, running about 94 minutes. “Ghouls just want to have fun...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Phil, Melissa, Mitch, Mary, and Vinnie are high school friends, who unwittingly raise the dead on Halloween night. Once the dead have returned, Pitchford Cove will never be the same again....or will it?
Who’s in it. The Midnight Hour stars Jonelle Allen as Lucinda Cavender, Shari Belafonte as Melissa Cavender, LeVar Burton as Vinnie Davis and Peter DeLuise as Mitch Crandall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Midnight Hour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Midnight Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Midnight Hour tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Midnight Hour (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Midnight Hour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Midnight Hour worth watching?
- The Midnight Hour holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Midnight Hour?
- The Midnight Hour stars Jonelle Allen, Shari Belafonte, LeVar Burton, Peter DeLuise and Jonna Lee.
- When was The Midnight Hour released?
- The Midnight Hour was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.