Midnight Matinee

A small town prepares to host another horror film festival despite a brutal murder occurring during a similar event two years prior. As the screenings take place, the violence from the movies begins to manifest in reality, with victims killed in ways that mimic the films. Because the bodies are discovered in different locations, the police struggle to realize that these deaths are connected.

This 1988 Canadian TV movie was written and directed by Richard Martin, who later directed Air Bud: Golden Receiver in 1998. The cast features Ron White as Al Jason, Gillian Barber as Marilyn, and Jeff Schultz as Lawrence, alongside Beatrice Boepple, Timothy Webber, and Don S. Davis. The production was a collaboration between British Columbia Film, The Image Organization, Malofilm Communications Inc., and D Slayer Productions, involving a credited crew of 68 people.

The film has a runtime of 91 minutes and blends elements of horror, mystery, and thriller. Audience reception has been generally negative, as indicated by a rating of 4.2/10 on IMDb based on 329 votes.