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The Midnight Meat Train

2008·Movie
1h 43min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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The most terrifying ride you'll ever take

A photographer's obsessive pursuit of dark subject matter leads him into the path of a serial killer who stalks late night commuters, ultimately butchering them in the most gruesome ways.
Gory ThrillerSerial KillerGritty Urban SettingPhotographic ObsessionMidnight CommuteGraphic ViolencePsychological HorrorBleak AtmosphereDark and Disturbing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Midnight Meat Train legally?

You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Midnight Meat Train worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Midnight Meat Train rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Midnight Meat Train?

1 h 43 min

The Midnight Meat Train runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Midnight Meat Train?

Critics64
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see The Midnight Meat Train much the same way.

Was The Midnight Meat Train a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 24% of its budget.

What language is The Midnight Meat Train in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Midnight Meat Train?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Midnight Meat Train in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Midnight Meat Train use?

Legacy CharacterBig BadBig ApplesauceTown with a Dark SecretGornI'm a HumanitarianPretty in MinkThe CameoBlood from the MouthMade of PlasticineBrick JokeRain of Bloodand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for The Midnight Meat Train, including Legacy Character, Big Bad, Big Applesauce.