Night of the Comet

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Kirk P As a movie collector in my mid 50s, I can't believe I never saw or even heard of this movie. If you like Escape from New York (1981) and They Live (1988) you will love this movie which came out between the two in 1984. Maybe the 80s nostalgia played a part in it but it was a great story that I loved every moment of. Beautiful women too. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/25 Full Review Valerie D When this movie was first advertised, I thought it was the stupidest idea I had ever heard. But I LOVED IT! A cross between Day of the Triffids and The Omega Man. The rebuilding of the world is in good hands as long as you don't cross against the light. You know it's a good movie when they use the Hitchcockian trait of showing you bad things happened without the close ups on body mutilations. Some classic lines in a classic take-off of science fiction movies. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/13/25 Full Review DanTheMan 2 No matter the scenario, girls just wanna have fun. Channelling a profound reverence for the older cataclysmic monster films of the 50s while also putting its own spin on the post-apocalyptic subgenre, Night of the Comet doesn't deliver the usual doom-laden thrills inherent to other empty-city horror stories, offering more of a character-driven drama than zombie-slaughtering action. With an uncanny ability to embrace its own zaniness, encapsulating 80s archetypes, the film features an equally effective blend of levity and poignancy, one that gets a lot of mileage out of its slapstick sci-fi zombie approach. Although truth be told, the zombies do feel like an afterthought in this new and empty world, the undeniably creepy makeup does give them a unique look that makes them all the more memorable. There's a regular sense of fun amidst the semi-sincere peril; it's a tone that director Thom Eberhardt strikes with a perfect balance, even when a dress-up montage segues into a shootout with sadistic, anarchic stockboys or when characters start killing themselves out of depressive hopelessness. His direction is extremely engrossing, and the photography stunning, creating a visually arresting experience in bright neon, but what really makes the film such a joy, and why it works so well, is its two central characters. Reggie and Sam just get on with it, dealing with the apocalypse with resourcefulness, crackerjack wit, and machine guns. Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney share a genuine and rather beautiful sisterly bond that further endears the film to me. Backed by a bopping soundtrack, high production values and impeccable world-building for such a low budget, Night of the Comet is the decidedly offbeat offspring of an entire drive-in era, finding a way to laugh, love, and carry on even as the whole world is falling apart. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/10/25 Full Review Melvin D. Was really disappointed. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/01/25 Full Review Sean E Not high cinema by any means, but still a fun watch and a great 80’s time capsule. Smarter than most movies of its kind, and funnier as well. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/25 Full Review bao s Ten year old me and 51 year old me like it the same. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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