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The Midnight Meat Train

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
67K
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Ryûhei Kitamura
  • Writers
    • Jeff Buhler
    • Clive Barker
  • Stars
    • Vinnie Jones
    • Bradley Cooper
    • Leslie Bibb
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    67K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,934
    709
    • Director
      • Ryûhei Kitamura
    • Writers
      • Jeff Buhler
      • Clive Barker
    • Stars
      • Vinnie Jones
      • Bradley Cooper
      • Leslie Bibb
    • 340User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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    Leslie Bibb in The Midnight Meat Train (2008)
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    Vinnie Jones
    Vinnie Jones
    • Mahogany
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Leon
    Leslie Bibb
    Leslie Bibb
    • Maya
    Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields
    • Susan Hoff
    Roger Bart
    Roger Bart
    • Jurgis
    Tony Curran
    Tony Curran
    • Driver
    Barbara Eve Harris
    Barbara Eve Harris
    • Detective Lynn Hadley
    Peter Jacobson
    Peter Jacobson
    • Otto
    Stephanie Mace
    • Leigh Cooper
    Ted Raimi
    Ted Raimi
    • Randle Cooper
    Nori Satô
    • Erika Sakaki
    • (as NorA)
    Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
    Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
    • Guardian Angel
    Dan Callahan
    Dan Callahan
    • Troy Taleveski
    Donnie Smith
    Donnie Smith
    • Station Cop
    Earl Carroll
    • Jack Franks
    Allen Maldonado
    Allen Maldonado
    • Lead Gangbanger
    Michael Shawn McCracken
    • Father #1
    • (as Michael McCracken)
    Ryan McDowell
    • Father #2
    • Director
      • Ryûhei Kitamura
    • Writers
      • Jeff Buhler
      • Clive Barker
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In its official North American release, the film opened in one hundred two discount theaters, also called "dollar theaters" for their very low admission prices, rather than at regular first-run cinemas with normal ticket prices, which was a factor in its poor opening weekend box-office earnings.
    • Goofs
      When Maya is searching through Mahogany's bathroom, at one point the white t-shirt of a crew member is visible in the mirror.
    • Quotes

      Leon Kauffman: I've got a train to catch.

    • Alternate versions
      German version is cut by approx. 7 minutes to secure a "Not under 18" rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in Phelous & the Movies: Phelous Aboard the Midnight Meat Train (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Catching Up To You
      Written by Joe Diaco

      Performed by Alt-Ctrl-Sleep

      Courtesy of Lakeshore Records

    User reviews340

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    8/10
    Only those with a strong stomach will successfully make it to the end of the line.
    Hop on board and hold on tight, 'cos The Midnight Meat Train is a wild ride through the twisted world of Clive Barker, and with splatterific Japanese horror/action director Ryûhei Kitamura at the controls it can only get messy.

    Based on a short story in Barker's Books of Blood, The Midnight Meat Train stars Bradley Cooper as NY photographer Leon, who stumbles upon the existence of a brutal killer called Mahogany (Vinnie jones) who roams the subway butchering those passengers unfortunate enough to ride the first train after 2.00am. Leon tracks and photographs the murderous brute as he goes about his grisly work; in doing so he not only starts to lose his sanity, but exposes those he loves to mortal danger.

    I'll be the first to admit that The Midnight Meat Train isn't without its flaws: as far as the script goes it's a case of 'mind the gaps' with lapses in logic and loose plot threads galore, and Cooper is far from memorable in the lead. However, there are several factors that prevent this train from derailing and winding up a total wreck....

    First, we have Kitamura's creative direction which uses audacious camera trickery and awesome CGI effects to stunning effect. A POV shot from a severed head is delightfully nasty, but the most breathtaking moment comes as Cooper fights Jones aboard a speeding train, the camera constantly revolving around the action, even leaving the confines of the carriage.

    Next, we have the spectacular gore, which is absolutely eye-popping (quite literally, in one particularly memorable scene featuring Ted Raimi): Mahogany brutally bludgeons his victims with a massive metal hammer, which results in some really nasty injuries (including one total decapitation), after which he prepares the body (shaves the hair, plucks out the eyeballs, removes teeth) and hoists it up using hooks through the ankles. All of this is presented with amazing visual flair and a keen eye for disgusting detail.

    Finally, and perhaps most surprisingly, we have Vinnie Jones putting in an impressive turn as Mahognay. If anyone was born to play this role, it's Jones: he might not be the most accomplished actor ever to grace the silver screen, but he effortly exudes the menace and mental instability required to make the character a truly convincing figure of fear.

    As the film approaches its conclusion, The Midnight Meat Train switches track to travel down a more supernatural branch; this change in direction might prove too much for those who thought they were watching a straightforward serial killer flick, but I relished every weird and wonderful development (I haven't read the short story, but it was kinda what I expected from Barker).

    7.5 out of 10, rounded up to 8 for IMDb.
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    • Jul 20, 2012

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Lionsgate (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Clive Barker's Midnight Meat Train
    • Filming locations
      • Metro Station - 7th & Flower Streets, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Lionsgate
      • Midnight Picture Show
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $83,361
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $34,394
      • Aug 3, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,534,313
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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