FOREVER MIDNIGHT - Horror Movie Podcast.

Ep -351: The Midnight Hour.

·1 hr 21 min·5 clips
Jeff argues the second movie is scarier than the first, but can't even remember its name.
The episode begins with a tangential discussion about candy, including Reese's Take Fives, Butterfinger recipe changes, and Jeff's claimed ability to detect stale candy through the wrapper. The hosts then transition to the main topic: reviewing the 1985 ABC TV movie 'The Midnight Hour.' Jeff introduces it as a Halloween-themed film he unexpectedly enjoyed for its atmosphere and a ghost character named Sandy. Brian expresses his disappointment, expecting more humor or scares from a TV horror-comedy. They describe the plot: teenagers on Halloween steal artifacts from a witchcraft museum, read a cursed scroll in a cemetery, and unleash zombies, vampires, and ghosts upon their town. The hosts note the film's large ensemble cast, including Shari Belafonte, LeVar Burton, Kevin McCarthy, and Dick Van Patten. They analyze specific scenes, such as LeVar Burton's character covering himself in ketchup and a ghost trying to seduce a protagonist in a car. Jeff defends the film's Halloween spirit and practical effects, while Brian criticizes its inconsistent tone and lack of genuine scares. The conversation also touches on the film's production as a TV movie, its use of a studio backlot, and its licensing of oldies music. The episode concludes with Jeff reaffirming his fondness for the movie's nostalgic charm.

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Halloween banter gives way to a loud, specific roast of Vamp and the people in it.

Forever Midnight turns a Halloween-night hang into a brisk, good-natured ride, starting with candy talk before settling into a loud, very particular run at Vamp.

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For a Halloween-night hang that settles into a loose Vamp discussion.

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