What Happened To Night Of The Comet?
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- 1984, the year of many interests and fears for Americans, from fears of a nuclear attack still remaining to a love-hate relationship with consumerism, American films explored teenage life in all its aspects. Night of the Comet takes the idea of what if two teenage girls were the only survivors after the passing of a comet turned everyone to sand. It’s a post-apocalyptic world, and no one is safe, really. Today we look into Night Of The Comet!
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Written by Emilie Black
Narrated by Jason Hewlett
Edited by Jamie Vasquez
Produced by John Fallon and Lance Vlcek
Executive Producer by Berge Garabedian
SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: What Happened To This Horror Movie?
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Not just a cult classic 80’s flick, but arguably 1 of the best B movies of all time.
AGREED
what about Russell Brand???????
Love this movie. It's almost a time capsule of the 80s. Fun double feature with Night of the Creeps.
Agreed 😊
It's on my roster of best 80s movies
Todd, that’s the perfect double feature.
I’m positive I’ve seen that lineup on late night cable before.
One of my favorite movies as a kid. Another one under the radar is The Black Hole.
One thing I rarely see mentioned about this film and it's popularity is with the marketing and timing. This film was released at the end of 1984. I was just a young kid but I still remember the anticipation of the real Halley's comet on the way to arrive in 1986. Talk of the real comet was in our science class and on television. So in 1985 Night of the Comet was big. Me and my brother watched it so many times. Then we got to see Halley's comet too, and thankfully we did not turn to dust.
Brilliant film, witty dialogue, great soundtrack. And if you want two sassy, tough and wonderful heroines, there isn't many better than Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney. Would love to have seen a sequel to this.
Agreed 😊
The writing was particularly good in this film. One of my favorite parts was when Kelli Maroney's character is recalling how one of her friends was flunking algebra and trying to keep her parents from finding out. The way she broke down realizing her friend was gone and how something that can be important at the time becomes trivial was brilliant. It's a shame she isn't better known.
@@schizoidboy couldn't agree more. It's a short, incidental scene yet it adds much to the emotion if the situation. Without stopping it being a fun movie though.
@@vasilypugh696 As a valley girl might say "Totally."
@@schizoidboy 😊
We lived in a rural area and didn’t get a satellite dish until 1996 (6th grade). This movie was the first thing I watched. It aired on HBO. Didn’t know the name and thought of it often growing up. Discovered it again in 2015 when someone uploaded the whole film to RUclips. It was exactly as I remembered. Learning how cheap it was makes how powerfully memorable it was for me all the more impressive.
Same here, had one of those huge galaxy satellite dishes that moved and watched this on hbo one day. Still love the movie to this day
Correct, this film was a staple on cable late 80s and thought the 90s.
These 2 ladies have more charisma then the entire cast of most modern day movies. I feel like Katherine was the inspiration for Kitty Pryde’s Shadowcat costume in Claremont’s classic X-men run
Legit one of the best movies of its kind kinda light on special FX but has good drama and a real sense of dread to compensate
Definitely can see that for sure
I'm always telling people about this film. One of my favorite underrated Classics from back in the day.
Oh I loved this as a kid! It also scared the crap outta me! Not the zombies and stuff like that, just the idea of the comet turning everyone into dust.
Exactly! I don't know why.... but of all the movies I've watched as a kid.... THIS movie ALWAYS sticks out in my mind. I seems so silly now.... in comparison to movies today. "Night of the Comet" will always have a special place in my heart. 😊
HAVING MILLIONS OF BODIES LAYING ABOUT WOULD BE WORSE.
It scared me too. I was 13 when this came out, lol.
The only thing that happened to Night Of The Comet was a kismet cosmic convergence of masterpiece entertainment. Loved every second of it. "Daddy would have gotten us Uzis"..LMAO...one of the best unrehearsed ad-lib moment lines ever filmed.
This is one of my favorite movies from the 1980's. I've watched it many times and never get tired of it. 😊
Geoffrey Lewis, who appeared in multiple films with Clint Eastwood, was probably the best known member of this cast.
I just found out a couple weeks ago that Juliette Lewis is his daughter. Don't know how it took me 30 to find that out.
Yeah he was Philo in Every which way but loose
His name was Orville in Every which Way but Loose and Any Which Way you Can.
Both he and Juliette are in "Way of the Gun" (which is a damn good movie).
Geoffrey Lewis, RIP, was a fine actor. Many may well remember him from the original SALEM'S LOT as Mike Ryerson.
Lot other genre credits lilke Moon of the Wolf (1972), etc.
I first saw this on the Sci-Fi Channel. The leading Valley Girls were fun as well as the mutants. Plus, seeing Chakotay in a Santa outfit was funny.
when i first saw stv i was like where have i seen him before for like a whole yr, then watched a replay of this movie on scifi and i was like there he is !
"Night of the Comet" is one of my favorite films. It's a delightfully tongue-in-cheek take on the end-of-the-world scenario in which a global cataclysm kills most of the population except for a few scattered survivors and the usual zombie-like mutants. It's just a really fun movie. I thought Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney, as the two Valley Girl sisters, were absolutely adorable.
I hunted this movie down for years! It felt like a fever dream describing it to friends and have them not remember it. Perfect movie to show the young generation what it was like growing up in the 80's. Thank you for showing another classic the proper respect it deserves
One of my favorite 'comfort movies'. I watch it when I'm having a high-anxiety day and it always makes me feel better.
1984 to me is like the best year ever of my 49 years on this planet. I was 10 years old and it was like an amazing time to be alive. I absolutely love the '80s. And this movie was my favorite at the time right along with nightmare on elm Street the last Starfighter and other great fantastic movies two numerous to name. The '80s as a decade alone stand above and beyond any other time frame in the last hundred years if you ask me there's just something extremely special about the '80s. Nostalgia did not have to happen to me over this movie because I was already madly in love with it when it came out. Same for purple rain la Bamba dirty dancing yeah you get the picture. Don't forget the Lost boys karate kid fast times at ridgemont high there was just so many fantastic amazing movies in the '80s and 1984 was the top
Say this to my wife often, if I could go back to any year it would be 1984, totally agree with your assessment!
@@michaeljwalters01 thanks 😊
There’s a great documentary recently made on the 80s genre films 🎥..was made with kickstarter i think
@@neillcaiger7714 do you know the name of it by any chance? And thanks I appreciate it
You are about a year older than I am, so I remember what you are talking about as well as the age context. It's funny, growing up in the 80's, we had no idea how amazing this particular time period was, because it is all we knew. We didn't know how awesome it was until things started to go to shit in the early 90s or maybe later for some. I was 5 in 1980, I was 14 in 1989, these years I remember well and with much fondness. Every year had amazing movies and music, tv seasons were long (22ep) and it was of a far higher quality, morals were still taught, and kids were still disciplined at school and at home. I could go outside to play at 7:30am and come home, when I heard my mother yelling my name (that sound traveled like a fucking mile) for dinner. Summers were amazing.
My God, if I die and can do it all again, that would be just fine by me.
Just rewatched this movie a couple of weeks ago!
I saw this movie at the theatre when it was released and have watched it since at least a dozen times. It's one of my all time favorites and is a fun, entertaining and memorable film. It is quintessential 80's but instead of detracting from its appeal it only heightens it. The two female leads were also great in it. Katherine Mary Stewart was fairly well known in the 80's but both actors should have had much bigger careers than they did. I love that this movie is finally available again. If you haven't seen it you should, it's a great popcorn movie.
As an 80’s kid this was a favorite movie of mine. I adored Catherine May Stewart!
In high school, we LOVED this movie! As a sci=fi/horror movie geek, this was such a funny movie for the 80's. We went to see it many times. It also goes good with original fright night! Its got all the materialism garbage (ie the mall) except with zombies and guns! Thanks so much for taking me back (wish I was still there).
The most underrated and fun 80’s film of all time
To add an extra layer of 80's fun, show Night of the Comet with Night of the Demons, & Night of the Creeps for a great triple feature!
Never done that or even thought of that triple bill. Now you've suggested it, the seed is planted. Next time I go to see my mate who loves horror and 80's stuff but isn't as well versed as i am in the films, this triple bill will be on the menu. Thank you kind sir.
@@weemonk23 You are very welcome. I am glad that I planted such a fun idea. Hopefully your mate enjoys all three!
Don't forget Chopping Mall also starring Kelly Maroney.
@@phillipstephens4522 8 was never keen on Chopping Mall
I’ve been looking for this movie for almost 20 years. I saw it as a kid and only remembered the part where people turned dust and ending. It’s driven me crazy trying to find it! Thank you!
Vudu has it as does Amazon.
I used to watch it on USA Up All Night back in the '90s.
I remember renting this movie on VHS and loving it. Just goes to show you that you don't need a big budget to make a great movie. It's all about the story, cast and a good director. Hollywood sure has changed since then. The 80's where a good time in America.
Revisited this a couple of years back and enjoyed it much more than when I was younger. Catherine Mary Stewart & Kelli Maroney make this film. I could happily watch them all day (both beautiful, even now). Without them, Night of the Comet would not have the charm it has that elevates it slightly from all the other 80's movies that were similar.
Showed this film to a mate and he fell in love with it.......or maybe fell in love with Catherine Mary Stewart. Don't blame him.
Dont forgot the same actress who did death race 2000,Hollywood boulevard,rock n roll high school and eating raoul was in this movie too😊
@@mikesilva3868 Good shout. Her film resume outshines both Catherine & Kelli's combined. I remember her from TerrorVision. That film, as bonkers as it is, always stuck with me.
I thought Catherine Mary was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen when I saw this as a young teenager. Her eyes were completely mesmerizing.
Catherine Mary Stewart picked some pretty interesting projects to work on, back in the 80s! This, The Last Starfighter, Weekend at Bernies and The Apple all come to mind. All pretty off the wall concepts - but each fun, in their own way.
She's a synthwave retro Queen
Don't forget Nightflyers!
Classic 80s. I rent it from my local video store and watch it every October. Not a joke, my city still has a video rental store. They survived by having a big selection including niche/cult and import movies.
My Uncle took me to see this in the theater when I was 9. Freaked me out. I was deathly afraid of comets for years.
You guys failed to mention that the movie's script was written by Richard Matheson and it is yet another reworking of his short story "I Am Legend." I think I like this version the best, but I also liked the Vincent Price version, The Last Man on Earth, and the Charlton Heston version, "The Omega Man."
1984 had a huge number of hit movies. This was not one of them but it was certainly memorable.
I had this on VHS tape in the 80s and I watched the shit out of it. Seems I watched it every other month or so for years.
I used to watch this movie on cable. It would always come on like TNT or TBS.
I am so happy to see this movie getting some love. I have memorized this movie due to the number of times I have watched it. Catherine Mary Stewart was my #1 crush throughout my teen years, largely due to this movie.
Loved this bizarre flick as a kid! Kelli Maroney as the submachine gun-toting cheerleader was an inspired choice.
Incidentally.. Catherine Mary Stewart was every schoolboy's dream in the early 1980's, not only for her looks, but also since "Reg" could have likely beat you at the arcade game Tempest. Both factors that probably help the movie stick into our brains, even as grown men 35+ years later. As for the movie itself, I think it was simply brilliant for it's time, especially the feeling of post-apocalyptic desolation it gave you. Everyone liked to explore an empty mall on a Tuesday too. ;) However, I always thought there could have been a bit more radiation mutants or zombies in the movie. The dudes at the mall were kinda just like mutant jokers with sunglasses on, which was a little dumb. Other than that, I'd still give everything else an 8/10.. well done.
One of my all-time favorites !!!!! It doesn't look cheap and the writing was on point !!!! Great cast !!!! It stands the test of time .
I'm happy to learn I'm not the only person around who still loves this movie. If allowed only 10 movies for the rest of my life, this would likely be one of them.
During the pandemic and getting tired of the streaming services i got deep into 80s movies and discovered the strong community celebrating VHS and 80s culture. A lot of movies which got on the index in my country(Germany) finally got pulled of that index in recent years with new ratings(more reasonable ones) and i discovered so many more movies including Night of the Comet. This movie is truly a gem. Its bad-ass, entertaining and feministic without being "woke" or lecturing, just natural cool girls with fears, worries and balls of steel.
Such an retro synthwave movie and defines the 80s
Loved this movie as a kid! My dad introduced it to me and it was great.
My family did not have the VHS tape, so I had to wait for it on the TV in 1990-1995. It was one of those movies which I would see 35 minutes after its start time, so I just watched the remaining movie until one day I learned it was playing at a certain time. When I finally saw the beginning, I felt complete. As of this day, this movie is being remade which I hope sees a theatrical release. What a classic !!!
no thanks, no more horrid unnecessary remakes
Loved this movie, loved Kelly and Catherine, loved the plot, one of my fav 80's films growing up.
One of my top 10 horror comedy selections. The department store scene is probably one of my favorites, from the energy that they exude, to the music that's in the background, to the way they handle themselves.
I've always liked things that are a little offbeat and it's a great storyline.
It reminded me so much of Omega Man.
Lesson: When making a budget film the creativity and expertise must extend well past the writers, cast and director, to every member of the crew, including post production. You need exceptionally talented people to pull it off, and Night of The Comet is a prime example. It was never intended to be an epic film, but it's a damn good one, and I wish there were more like them.
I went to the theater to go see this. It was a great movie then and it’s still a great movie now. A perfect capture of the 1980s.
This movie started my life long fascination with the post-apocalyptic world. As a kid, I didn't think about the fact they wouldn't have electricity for their houses or gasoline to run all the cool cars.
I wish that this movie was more well known, it's a cult classic Sci Fi flick, and some of the special effects still hold up well.
Saw this as a kid on tv and it stuck with me; I think it's because of it's got an intimate feel to it rather being a blockbuster, you're connected to characters who are relatable.
OMG! This is such a good movie. I remember watching this like crazy. The film was a great idea and a doable plot line. Everyone in the 80’s were terrified of what would happen when Hailey’s Comet was going to make its pass of the earth. Then of course, the future was scary as well. The film captured everything that was feared in the 80’s.
Absolutely loved the 80's movies and this one was no exception. Loved this movie, still watch it from time to time
I LOVED this movie, I was 19 when it came out! Watched it a drive-in double feature, then it was on cable all the time and I never tired from watching it.
Love this film!!! Everyone involved did so much with so little! Obviously not a serious film but at the time it was perfect.
1984 is one of the greatest years when it came to movies & music.
Such a badass movie! the people turning to sand was one of the most haunting feelings. that scared me more than anything as a kid, the idea that at any time a flash of light could end it all...
"Daddy would have gotten us uzis" - one of the greatest lines in the history of cinema!
I'm surprised that you didn't mention the rumor that the younger-sister character in the movie supposedly inspired the look and personality of Buffy the Vampire-Slayer. =)
My personal Christmas double feature is Night of the Comet and Better Off Dead.
I must have watched this 100 times back in the day. One of my favorite 80s flicks.
I used to sleep with my tv on. Sometimes I would wake up in the middle of the night and find some obscure movie playing. This was one of those movies. I stayed up late watching it. I never saw it air again and it was difficult to find.
I do miss the 80's. sigh**
Searched for the soundtrack on Spotify and found it! Neat!
I saw this in the theater when it was released and I loved it. It had Catherine Mary Stewart in it and she was in my second favorite Sci Fi movie, The Last Starfighter. Who could resist?
It's weird that the valley girls soundtrack shows up in this film and I always thought the leader of the psychotic mall zombies looked like the lead singer of modern English.
A real gem. It got everything right. Good story, good acting and charming, likeable characters.
This film is so underrated! I remember me and my brother walking to video spectrum and going through the bins looking for scary movies. We came across this gem and I’ll still rewatch it to this day. Definitely give it a try.
This is one of my favorite "so bad it's good" movies!
This movie was such a staple of my childhood! Night of the Comet was just pure fun!!
I was living in México and my dad hired cable TV in 1988. One of the first movies I watched then was this one, I was 8 years old and it blew my mind.
I saw this on cable back in 1985. It was cool and scary at the same time. Actually, Sharon punched Kelli in the face. The mall employees that kidnap the sisters were creepy. The two little kids were annoying.
I remember seeing this on tv in the late 90s, took me many years to track it down and watch again. "there goes the neighborhood"
I have always loved this film ever since I saw it shortly after it first came out. I have watched it more times over the years than I can begin to remember. I actually rewatched it a few weeks ago when I rediscovered it on Tubi; it totally stands the test of time. I was thrilled to see this channel’s glowing review, which reaffirmed my memories of this wonderful classic (in my opinion). I would definitely recommend this film to viewers, young and old, looking for a totally enjoyable film experience. And YES!, the music is awesome.
Ah yes, Catherine Mary Stewart, saw her in Last Starfighter before seeing this flick a few years later. Such gorgeous eyes, total stunner.
This is Hands-down one of my favorite 80’s films!! I’m glad to see you give it respect! I have the DVD
This is still one of my all time favorites of the 80's PERIOD!!! 💜💯
I watched this last year and thought it was great (I may have seen it as a kid, but can't remember). I love these end of the world, minimal humans left, sci-fi premises.
I used to LOVE this movie!! I watched it every chance I got when I was little. But, I can't lie, I had pretty much completely forgotten about it. Until this video. Now, I want to see again.
I have loved this movie since I saw it as a kid on VHS in 1986. I even dragged my boyfriend to a screening at the Northwestern University film school. It will always have a place in my heart.
Loved this movie!! Thank God for Cinemax playing this on repeat.
DID YOU JUST SAY ZERO BOYS???!!
I don't know anyone else that's ever seen that movie!!
One of my all time favorite 80's zombie flicks....terribly underrated.
This movie has lived rent free in my head since I was 8 and my mom rented it. A true horror classic.
I must have watched this 900000 times in the 80s. My parents and I still quote it to this day.
Love it, have it on disc and digital. Classic 80's beauties and movie!
I was 8 in August of 1984 and I remember that being the first summer I could see movies on my own. Ghostbusters blew me away. My father was not one for censorship, and loved all the 80s slashers. I loved this movie, mostly because it has Sci-Fi/Horror elements. I had never seen anything like it and when it his endless rotation on HBO sometime in 85/86 I watched it every-time I could. It had the strong, female leads without the gratuitous nudity. Creepy zombies that could talk and not just eat you. But the scariest parts were the empty shots. I had just seen “The Day After” and it was like the Comet atom-bombed LA without destroying the buildings.
These scenes in the Radio Station were awesome. I always thought this was a criminally underrated movie. I am glad to hear it such a success at the theater.
Over 30 years ago and I still remember DMK being on the video game board and Danny Mason Keener appearing at the end.
This is my guilty 80’s pleasure, I mean I’m a sucker for 80’s horror but this one is that special must watch every couple of months
So may times rewatching this on cable as a kid. I was 10 when it was in theaters and I can’t remember if I saw it first there or as a rental. Dad did take me to most of the movies that RUclipsrs react to nowadays.
Saw this in theaters back in 84. Loved the concept and thought it was a well done movie even if I was only 8. I liked the characters I should like and feared the ones I should fear.
Loved the movie...and especially Catherine Mary Stewart! ;)
This was for sure one of my top fav flicks growing up. Loved it. Watched it at least 8x before I was even 15 lol
Growing up in the 80's and even into the 90's it really did seem like there was always something decent to watch on the weekend.
NOTC and Zero Boys are still 2 of my absolute faves! I still have a copy of ZB on VHS. ❤
The soundtrack is awesome too! I still listen to it regularly on RUclips 💖
Same here!
Happy to say that I did see this in the theater at the time and have always been a fan.
One of my favorites from the 80's
Balling on a budget, it was cool back in the day I was 16 when it came out, we liked the idea of only teenagers surviving the Apocalypse.😁
I watch this movie every time it's on which is pretty frequently. Love it ❤
Read the thumb nail and immediately watched this (for the first time), and man did it have a crap ton packed in it's 1hr and 30 min run time! Very surprised !!
Bro, I have sworn for years that that is LL in the opening credit scene...I just cannot 100% confirm it.
Still one of my all time favorites. Thanks for finally getting to it! ❤️
I loved this movie back in the 80's and I still love it.