The movie pads out the story to build suspense and give leon more character. The midnight meat train original motion picture soundtrack. The midnight meat train 3 stars leon kaufman is infatuated with new york city, the city he had always wanted to live in. Ryuhei kitamuras american debut didnt exactly go off with a bang. Everything you need to know about midnight meat train movie.
Midnight meat train yeah, wikipedia has it in acceptable detail, too. Why the midnight meat train repeats candymans ending maisy flowers may 6, 2020 midnight meat train 2008 repeats the infamous ending of fellow barker flick, candyman 1992, nearly two decades later with a male protagonist. Subway train continuous 2 close on subway windows as they fly past. The midnight meat train 2008 is an american mystery thriller horror movie that was surprisingly good.
The film suffers from many trends that now seem dated within the genre, and relies on excessive gore and jump scares to create tension. The midnight meat train is a stylish horror film that almost lives up to its full potential. Midnight meat train 2008 repeats the infamous ending of fellow barker flick, candyman 1992, nearly two decades later with a male protagonist. If you want to start a main themidnightmeattrain page, just click the edit button above. Midnight meat train may be no classic of the genre, but its certainly a better and more interesting film than most of what passes for horror movies these days. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. After rescuing a young woman from the clutches of several attackers.
Distributed by lionsgate, the midnight meat train disappointed at the box office in spite of the relatively positive critical response. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Founded in 1994 by chairman and ceo tom rosenberg, lakeshore is the academy award winning producer of million dollar baby and producer of such hits as the underworld franchise, exorcism of emily. Legendary movie badass vinnie jones stars as the butcher, always a plus, but what was weird about the film was the twist ending. Midnight meat train, the 2011 download summary movie midnight meat train, the.
The midnight meat train critics consensus a creative and energetic adaptation of a clive barker short story, with enough scares and thrills to be a potential cult classic. The movie adaptation of midnight meat train sets leon kaufman, the central character, as a professional photographer seeking out the hidden nightlife of the. The film follows a photographer who attempts to track down a serial killer dubbed the subway butcher, and discovers more than he bargained for under the city streets. Based on clive barkers short story about a subway serial killer, the midnight meat train stars vinnie jones and bradley cooper. Your generosity of a small contribution will make a difference. The midnight meat trains screenplay just doesnt give bibb much with which to work, sticking her with a onedimensional character. Bradley cooper, leslie bibb, brooke shields, roger bart, ted raimi, peter jacobson, barbara eve harris, tony curran, vinnie jones. Watch the midnight meat train online 2008 movie yidio. Initially hooked by a minor brush with the darker side of the city he stops a gang from assaulting a girl he is invigorated by the experience, and delves deeper. The midnight meat train soundtrack from 2008, composed by various artists, johannes kobilke, robert williamson. Books of blood are a series of horror fiction collections written by the british author clive barker.
Im already of the opinion that we are living in a paradoxical reality where fiction is really nonfiction and vice versa. The midnight meat train 2008 technical specifications. If cooper is somewhat miscast, vinnie jones was a stroke of casting genius. The midnight meat train undated, unspecified draft script by jeff. The midnight meat train is a 2008 horror film based on clive barkers 1984 short story of the same name, which can be found in volume one of barkers collect.
Seeking something more interesting to photograph, leon opts to take pictures in the subway at night. The midnight meat train is the best, goriest movie to watch. The film follows a photographer who attempts to track down a serial killer dubbed the subway butcher, and discovers more than he bargained for under the city streets the film was directed by. The midnight meat train is the best, goriest movie to. Midnight meat train, the 2011 download download movies. Even though it doesnt quite do that in the end, we. Books of blood are a series of horror fiction collections written by the british author clive barker there are six books in total, each simply subtitled volume 1 through to volume 6, and were subsequently republished in two omnibus editions containing three volumes each. When a man becomes sexually frustrated with his wifes persistent refusal of sexual relations. Leon complains about the city in narration, has his coffee spilled in a diner, reads about the subway slasher, and the next day is trapped in a subway car with him cue climax. Theres a lot to say about how he eventually fucks his gf anally against her enjoyment, her dying at the end ceremoniously thus removing her from his life, his obsession with vinnie jones mahogany character the guys named after stiff wood for christs sake, his insane obsession with red. Financial analysis of midnight meat train 2008 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. When leon kaufmans latest body of worka collection of provocative, nighttime studies of the city and its inhabitantsearns the strugglin.
This book is obviously referencing the reptilian controllers of this planet and the reptilian tunnels and secret bases below nyc. The movie contains sual content, nudity, butcher, mders, serial killer, extreme violence, bad language, gore, suspense, thrills, mystery and a. Theres a lot to say about how he eventually fucks his gf anally against her enjoyment, her dying at the end ceremoniously thus removing her from his life, his obsession with vinnie jones mahogany character the guys named after stiff wood for christs sake, his insane obsession with red meat. Dec 21, 2008 midnight meat train on dvd february 17, 2009 starring bradley cooper, brooke shields, leslie bibb, vinnie jones. Dec 20, 2008 i watched the midnight meat train screenplay by jeff buhler on and sat through the standard character development that at first seemed fairly mundane. A photographers 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 imaginable. Midnight meat train, the 2011 download download movies online. The midnight meat train is a 2008 horror film based on clive barkers 1984 short story of the same name, which can be found in volume one of barkers collection books of blood. In fact, the very day kaufman arrived in the city, the news media broke the story of a mangled. A photographer propelled to explore his dark side begins tracking a subway serial killer whose brutal butchery makes for the most nightmarish images ever captured on camera in director ryuhei kitamuras adaptation of a short story by horror heavyweight clive barker. But being mundane, it just sets you up for later developments. The midnight meat train is a 2008 horror film based on clive barkers 1984 short story of the same name, which can be found in volume one of barkers.
Also, they mention that clive barker was pretty pissed because of the politics around the films release. Midnight meat train on dvd february 17, 2009 starring bradley cooper, brooke shields, leslie bibb, vinnie jones. With vinnie jones, bradley cooper, leslie bibb, brooke shields. On release in 2008, the movie was pushed from a plum may 16 release date to an august 1. The midnight meat train is a 2008 horror film based on clive barkers 1984 short story of the same name, which can be found in volume one of. The film was based on clive barkers the midnight meat train 1984 which is in clive barkers volume one of books of bld. The midnight picture show planned the midnight meat train as the first of their films of blood in 2005, backed by finance from lakeshore entertainment and distribution by lionsgate. The ending, whilst disliked by some and unexpected by most, in my opinion was great and i loved the fact that at least answers are given. His love for the city gets diminished however by a series of grisly killings in the citys vast underground network of subways. A new york photographer hunts down a serial killer. Although, it has captured my attention with the many questions i wish to ask. The thursday horror picture show will screen the midnight meat train thursday, sept.
The volume omnibus was published with a foreword by. Ymmvthe midnight meat train if you meant one of those, just click and go. Leon bradley cooper is a struggling photographer in new york city looking for a big break. The midnight meat train 2008 the midnight meat train. Now after 10 years im going to suggest that the midnight meat train deserves another look from horror fans. Your interest and support is what makes this site possible. Jul 28, 2007 response to midnight meat train 20080930 01. Based on clive barkers short story midnight meat train. What i loved about the original story was the ending and how barker went from telling a pretty straight forward slasher tale ala jack the ripper to something that was otherworldly ala h. Apr 06, 2020 dedicated and jaded grownup horror aficionados may find something to admire and enjoy in midnight meat train s goforbroke visual violence, but any merit or message in the film is washed away in the crimson tide of bloodletting that it unleashes in the name of extreme thrills.
People who like the tortureporn subgenre might find the film entertaining enough, but for those who dont, the midnight meat train certainly has ideas. The short story takes place over a very short period of time. The midnight meat train is classic barker in many ways, for what starts off as a slasher flick develops cleverly into the fantastical and the bizarre. A photographers obsessive pursuit of dark subject matter leads. Back in 2008, japanese filmmaker ryuhei kitamuras first american film, a jeff buhlerpenned adaptation of clive barkers 1984 short story the. The midnight meat train tells the story of leon kaufman bradley cooper, a photographer who, in looking for inspiration for his work, is drawn to the subway in the predawn hours. As a result, he waits until his wife has fallen asleep, typically around midnight, and takes out his sexual frustration on her. The official clive barker website the midnight meat train. I watched the midnight meat train screenplay by jeff buhler on and sat through the standard character development that at first seemed fairly mundane.
The midnight meat train is a 2008 horror film about a struggling new york photographer who crosses paths with a serial killer. Jeff buhler adapted the story and filming, in new york and montreal, was originally scheduled to begin on the 17th october 2005. Clive barkers short story, the midnight meat train from his books of blood collection is a brutal and unflinching look into such a world. Search, discover and share your favorite midnight meat train gifs. Dedicated and jaded grownup horror aficionados may find something to admire and enjoy in midnight meat trains goforbroke visual violence, but any merit or message in the film is washed away in the crimson tide of bloodletting that it unleashes in the name of extreme thrills.
The midnight meat train bradley cooper leslie bibb vinnie jones 2008 a photographer bradley cooper descends into the realm of pure evil when he becomes fascinated with a serial killer vinnie jones who preys on late. City street day 3 in slow motion, a young man walks down a sidewalk, and, as he walks, he lifts a camera. The short story is also called the midnight meat train. Jun 04, 2008 the midnight meat train is a 2008 horror film based on clive barkers 1984 short story of the same name, which can be found in volume one of barkers collection books of blood. Midnight meat train is a production of lakeshore entertainment and will be released in north america by lionsgate. As the silent and imposing mahogany, jones makes a perfect. The movie is an allegory for a man becoming homosexual. Released by lakeshore records in 2008 lks 339372 containing music from the midnight meat train 2008. Oct 07, 2015 clive barkers short story, the midnight meat train from his books of blood collection is a brutal and unflinching look into such a world. We stay close enough to see what looks like sides of meat hanging inside. He lay under one of the seats now, sprawled along the vibrating wall of the car, hidden from view. There are six books in total, each simply subtitled volume 1 through to volume 6, and were subsequently republished in two omnibus editions containing three volumes each. So, i just watched it on tv, it was a premiere on syfy at 8.