---
title: "Midnight"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/midnight-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 104729
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Midnight (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/midnight-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Midnight is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Horror. Produced and broadcast by Congregational Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teen hitchhiker’s road trip spirals into a deadly clash with a murderous cult"

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 80s horror aesthetic
- Tense cat-and-mouse chase with a cult
- Compact runtime keeps tension high

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime may feel brief for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense violence and occult themes, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: creepy, tense, supernatural, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/midnight-1982#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John A. Russo
- **Networks / Studios**: Congregational Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Melanie Verlin** as *Nancy Johnson*
- **Lawrence Tierney** as *Bert Johnson*
- **John Hall** as *Tom*
- **Charles Jackson** as *Hank*
- **Doris Hackney** as *Harriet Johnson*
- **John Amplas** as *Abraham*
- **Greg Besnak** as *Luke*
- **Jackie Nicoll** as *Mama*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Midnight (1982)?
It follows a teenage girl who, while hitchhiking away from an abusive home, is picked up by a couple, only to encounter a group of Satanists who attack the campers.

### Q: When was Midnight released?
Midnight was released in the United States on December 31, 1982.

### Q: What genre does Midnight belong to?
Midnight is classified as a horror film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime of Midnight is approximately one hour and thirty‑four minutes.

### Q: Is there any notable tagline or promotional description for the film?
Promotional material describes it as “A Startling & Shocking Adventure” featuring three college students taking a strange detour to the land of the living dead.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Midnight — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/104729)

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