A Massachusetts town becomes the setting for a Halloween night event when five high school students accidentally trigger witches, zombies, vampires, and werewolves by reading a curse from an old scroll. "The Midnight Hour," which first appeared on television in 1985, was clearly influenced by Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video, arriving less than two years after its release. The film incorporates other details characteristic of the eighties, such as Eric Carr's makeup design for "The Fox" when one character prepares for a Halloween party. If you are looking for a vibrant Halloween movie with spooky touches but minimal scares—and no gore or nudity—this is a suitable choice. It shares similarities in tone with films like “Monster Night” (2006), “Saturday the 14th” (1981), “Elvira: Mistress of the Dark” (1988) and “Monster Island” (2004). The elements needed for a film of this type are fairly straightforward: a group of youthful characters ranging from younger kids to older teens, such as Lee Montgomery, LeVar Burton, and Shari Belafonte; an equally capable adult cast including Dick Van Patten and Kevin McCarthy; a somewhat frightening atmosphere; a lighthearted and playful mood; humor that is cheesy but entertaining; a simple plot with a sense of excitement; a selection of attractive women, both young and mature, like Jonna Lee, Dedee Pfeiffer, and Cindy Morgan; an upbeat and energetic soundtrack; and a length that doesn't feel too long. The presence of genuine human connection enhances the experience, particularly through the sympathetic portrayal of Sandy (played by Jonna Lee). The film has a running time of 1 hour and 34 minutes and was filmed at Universal Studios in Universal City, California, utilizing the Courthouse Square backlot seen in films like “Back to the Future” (1985) and "Back to the Future Part II" (1989). GRADE: B-/B

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