The original title for night of the comet was teenage comet zombies. Night of the comet 1984 movie posters vintage, comet movie. With catherine mary stewart, kelli maroney, robert beltran, sharon farrell. Kelli maroney, catherine mary stewart, robert beltran. The comet was producing intense electromagnetism which engulfed the bin jiang tunnel causing cheng hao to collide with another car driven by a woman.
The concept is fairly simple, a comet flies by earth killing everyone aside for a few survivors. If you like night of the comet you might like similar movies the stuff, night of the creeps, the howling, the monster squad, c. Frehley also named his band after the title of this album, and in this way, it is also considered the selftitled debut album credited to frehleys comet, as opposed to a frehley solo release. On that night in december, i observed a comet that wasnt in our charts. The night of the comet is the second episode of the first season of the cw television series, the vampire diaries, and the series second episode overall. From the opening narration, its easy to recognize that night of the comet is meant to be a salute to the bscifi films of the 50s and 60s. It certainly has some funny moments and an allaround lighthearted approach, but much of the film is also played fairly straight. Sep 08, 2016 night of the comet is a 1984 american science fiction horror comedy film written and directed by thom eberhardt. Dawn of the dead meets valley girl in the ultimate 1980s teenage apocalypse. Night of the comet night of the comet is a successful pastiche of numerous science fiction films, executed with an entertaining, tongueincheek flair that compensates for its. It was also the nightclub that les took mercedes to in license to drive. It stars catherine mary stewart, robert beltran, and kelli maroney as survivors of a comet that has turned most people into either dust or zombies. Night of the comet 1984 posted on september 8, 2011 at 5.
Comet swan is flying through the solar system, glowing with the greenish light of ionised gas. A new comet is approaching the sun, and by midmay, it may glow brightly enough to be visible in the night sky. Night of the comet may not be the best horror film of the 80s, nonetheless its still worth your time. Night of the comet movie filming locations the 80s movies rewind. Survivors include a pair of cheerleaders who respond to. It was the first album that frehley released after leaving kiss in 1982. This years lyrid meteor shower will peak after dark on the night of the 22nd april but will begin on the 16th and last until the 25th april. My best guess was it would be here in just three days. Night of the comet was released on november 16th, 1984. It appeared to come out of nowhere and was headed straight for earth. Oct 16, 20 i think night of the comets greatest failure is in establishing a sense of scope.
Night of the comet is a cheesy, camp 80s low budget movie but i have always had a soft spot for it since first renting the movie as a teenager. The 1984 doomsday cult classic %27night of the comet%27 releases on bluray tuesday. Normally the lyrids produce 10 to 15 visible meteors an. Schaeffer donald pleasence, that the missing girls havent run away.
The scifihorror film starred 1980s actresses catherine mary stewart and kelli maroney. The narrative jumps from scene to scene out of chronological order, and yet esmails script still builds effectively, which is a more notable. Nov 15, 20 the 1984 doomsday cult classic %27night of the comet %27 releases on bluray tuesday. Night of the comet isnt for everyone, i understand that. Feb 19, 2019 comet iwamoto c2018 y1 as seen through night vision followed by photos of, halebopp, comet holmes 2007 and comet loyejoy 2014 equipment used for filming canon 60d through a twiggy l4a1. Charles laughtons the night of the hunter 1955 is one of the greatest of all american films, but has never received the attention it deserves because of its lack of the proper trappings. The episode was written by kevin williamson and julie plec and directed by marcos siega. Many great movies are by great directors, but laughton directed only this one film, which was a critical and commercial failure long overshadowed. Night of the comet does a pretty decent job of subverting gender roles, like having our female heroines have male first names. Spectacular lyrid meteor shower to light night sky this week.
Theres no question night of the comet was made in the 1980s, and thats a positive for people who have enjoyed similarly silly scifi flicks like return of the living dead, night of the creeps. The night of the comet blog is a nonprofit fan site with the purpose of archiving information regarding the 1984 film night of the comet which was distributed by metrogoldwynmayer studios inc. Its the first comet to buzz our planet earth in 65 million years, and everyone seems to be celebrating its imminent arrival. Original soundtrack 1984 is the soundtrack to the film. We bet you had no idea about these seven famous movies filmed in nashville. If a comet that size were to hit the earth, all life would be snuffed out in a heartbeat. The icy space rock, officially dubbed c2020 f8, was first spotted on april 11 by the solar. Night of the comet is a 1984 film directed by thom eberhardt and starring catherine mary stewart, robert beltran, and kelli maroney. Plus, the script mentions that sam and reggies absentee father is a military man who taught them to take care of themselves, so these ladies arent damsels in distress although that doesnt stop them from having. Actresses remember the cult classic night of the comet. In this sharpwitted scifi disaster outing, a comet smashes into california leaving a pair of valley girls and a few others alive. Its the first comet to buzz the planet in 65 million years, and everyone seems to be celebrating its imminent arrival.
Although some were easy to find, i have to thank nightofthecomet. The film was voted number 10 in bloody disgustings top 10 doomsday horror films in 2009. It has elements of such diverse genres as science fiction, horror, zombie apocalypse, comedy, and romance. Reuniting beltran and woronov in the wake of paul bartels blistering black comedy eating raoul adds extra spice to the one longish scene they share. As usual with arrow films releases this is top notch in terms of bluray quality presentation and extras, if you are a fan then this edition is a must. The intro of night of the comet captures everything that was so wrong but ohsoright in american culture in 1984.
The title references the 1984 cult film night of the comet. A serial killer in a ronald regan mask is preying on the troubled students at a correctional high school for girls. Night of the comet 1984 film directed by thom eberhardt in this satirical scifi comedy, samantha kelli maroney and regina catherine mary stewart are two sisters whose father was a hardbitten green beret, but whove grown into typical valley girls. A comet wipes out most of life on earth, leaving two valley girls fighting against cannibal zombies and a sinister group of scientists.
Everyone except regina belmont, and her younger sister samantha, two valley girls who care more about fashion trends than celestial phenomena. Comet iwamoto c2018 y1 filmed with night vision youtube. Now the 35yearold film feels more relevant than ever. The plot centers around the earth passing through the tail of a rogue comet an event which has not occurred in 65 million. Gnarly radioactive zombies hiding around every corner and our two charming leads having as much fun as they possibly can in a newly post apocalyptic. Mike mcgranaghan, night of the comet, the aisle seat. See more ideas about catherine mary stewart, night and valley girls. Night of the comet movie filming locations the 80s movies.
Frehleys comet is the second solo release by american musician ace frehley, former lead guitarist of kiss. Night of the comet is the rare film thats effective as both a sciencefiction movie and a parody of a sciencefiction movie. Cheng hao was trying to make a call on his mobile phone to the emergency department but he did not notice that his phone showed that it was 2017. I love night of the comet it was one of my favorite horror movies growing up and it still is till this day i watch it over and over, i was recently inspired by it and wrote a song titled night of the comet its all about the movie my band three rounds will be releasing it on 7. It stars catherine mary stewart, robert beltran, and kelli maroney as survivors of. Apr, 2020 this years lyrid meteor shower will peak after dark on the night of the 22nd april but will begin on the 16th and last until the 25th april. They end up spending the night in a steellined room just as a comet passes close to the. This is a group for fans of the 1984 film night of the comet starring kelli maroney and catherine mary stewart. Last month, comet atlas took center stage as it was getting brighter and brighter. Night of the comet fan james reeno was kind enough to supply these photos. Many people call it a comedy, but thats a little misleading. New teacher janet karen witter is troubled herself by violent visions of being buried alive and her inability to convince the schools headmaster, gary robert vaughn, and resident physician, dr. Unknown update night of the comet filming locations. Comet tells the story of six years of a relationship between dell long and kimberly rossum in intercut scenes of its biggest momentsmeetcute, breakup, getbacktogether, breakup, etc.
It has a rotten tomatoes approval rating of 77% and has since become a cult film, influencing the creation of buffy summers. Night of the comet movie filming locations the 80s. Night of the comet 1984, directed by thom eberhardt film. Cheng hao was trying to make a call on his mobile phone to the emergency department but he. Night of the comet 1984 80s movie posters movie poster art movie gift movie tv scary movies great movies comet movie horror monsters movie covers.
Spectacular lyrid meteor shower to light night sky this. Night of the comet 1984 directed by thom eberhardt. The orange skies and desolate streets, the upbeat 80s tunes, the bright neon colours, movie theatre and arcade games, department stores and dramatic fashion. Sep 08, 2011 night of the comet 1984 posted on september 8, 2011 at 5. Night of the comet is a 1984 horrorscience fiction film written and directed by thom eberhardt and starring catherine mary stewart, robert beltran, and kelli maroney. Survivors include a pair of cheerleaders who respond to the end of the world by. Night of the comet is a 1984 american science fiction horror comedy film written and directed by thom eberhardt. It originally aired on thursday, september 17, 2009. Night of the comet 1984 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Actresses remember the cult classic night of the comet usa today. Jan 11, 20 from the opening narration, its easy to recognize that night of the comet is meant to be a salute to the bscifi films of the 50s and 60s. Catherine mary stewart and kelli maroney recall filming on christmas in an exclusive clip.
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