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Night Breed (1990)

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Reviews Counted:10

Fresh:4

Rotten:6

Average Rating:4.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: A man flees a disturbed past and an empty future pursued by the law, a psychopathic killer, and a woman who still loves him. His goal is to seek sanctuary in the tiny town of Midian, somewhere in... A man flees a disturbed past and an empty future pursued by the law, a psychopathic killer, and a woman who still loves him. His goal is to seek sanctuary in the tiny town of Midian, somewhere in central Canada. In this town, which appears on the surface to be nothing but a graveyard, but "Midian is where the monsters go," according to legend. Under the graves lies a massive complex for the lost souls to live, but at a terrible price. Adapted by Clive Barker from his novel, "Cabal." [More]

Starring: Craig Sheffer, Anne Bobby, David Cronenberg, Charles Haid

Starring: Craig Sheffer, Anne Bobby, David Cronenberg, Charles Haid

Director: Clive Barker

Director: Clive Barker
Screenwriter: Clive Barker
Composer: Danny Elfman

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Frank Swietek
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Although Barker knows a good, eerie setting when he sees one, he can’t seem to do anything with it.

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Starts out with a bang, ends with a whimper.

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Emanuel Levy
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Goofily entertaining, with an amusing turn by David Cronenberg.

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Josh Ralske
Josh Ralske
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Disappointing make-up showcase disguised as a thriller.

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