Midnight Matinee (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1988, Midnight Matinee is a thriller, horror, mystery and tv movie film directed by Richard Martin, running about 91 minutes. “Every mystery has its clues” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Even though a devastating murder took place during a small town's horror film festival two years earlier, townspeople want another festival.
Who’s in it. Midnight Matinee stars Ron White as Al Jason, Gillian Barber as Marilyn, Jeff Schultz as Lawrence and Beatrice Boepple as Sherri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Midnight Matinee has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midnight Matinee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight Matinee tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight Matinee (1988)?
- In US, Midnight Matinee is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Midnight Matinee worth watching?
- Midnight Matinee holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midnight Matinee?
- Midnight Matinee stars Ron White, Gillian Barber, Jeff Schultz, Beatrice Boepple and Timothy Webber.
- When was Midnight Matinee released?
- Midnight Matinee was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.