---
title: "Night of the Comet"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-of-the-comet-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 18462
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Night of the Comet (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-of-the-comet-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Night of the Comet is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Thomas Coleman and Michael Rosenblatt Productions, Film Development Fund. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "When a comet annihilates humanity, two teens battle zombies and rogue scientists."

### Why Watch
- Blend of comedy and horror
- Distinct 80s sci‑fi premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- PG‑13 rating limits graphic intensity
- Tone & Suitability: The film is PG‑13, mixing light horror with comedic tones and some zombie action.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, horror, sci-fi, post-apocalyptic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/night-of-the-comet-1984#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Thom Eberhardt
- **Networks / Studios**: Thomas Coleman and Michael Rosenblatt Productions, Film Development Fund

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Catherine Mary Stewart** as *Regina*
- **Robert Beltran** as *Hector*
- **Kelli Maroney** as *Samantha*
- **Sharon Farrell** as *Doris*
- **Mary Woronov** as *Audrey*
- **Geoffrey Lewis** as *Carter*
- **Peter Fox** as *Wilson*
- **Michael Bowen** as *Larry*
- **John Achorn** as *Oscar*
- **Devon Ericson** as *Minder*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Night of the Comet belong to?
It is a comedy, horror, and science‑fiction film.

### Q: When was Night of the Comet released?
The movie was released in 1984.

### Q: How long does the movie run?
Its runtime is about one hour and thirty‑five minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A comet wipes out most life on Earth, leaving survivors to face cannibal zombies and a sinister group of scientists.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
Night of the Comet is rated PG‑13.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night of the Comet — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/18462)
- [Night of the Comet - Wikiquote](https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Comet)
- [The Night of the Comet (2019) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1310186-the-night-of-the-comet/prehled/)

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