Horror two pack clive barkers book of blood midnight meat train blu. The thursday horror picture show will screen the midnight meat train thursday, sept. Leslie bibb at an event for the midnight meat train 2008 bradley cooper in the midnight meat train 2008 leslie. As leon gets pulled into the deep psychic waters of the conspiracy hes uncovered and the terrors hes witnessed, theres never any sense. 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. If cooper is somewhat miscast, vinnie jones was a stroke of casting genius. The midnight meat train 2 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars. Press room advertising jobs conditions of use privacy policy interest based ads. 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. 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 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. The midnight meat trains screenplay just doesnt give bibb much with which to work, sticking her with a onedimensional character. Midnight meat train original soundtrack midnight meat. Determined to show the darker side of humanity for his debut showing, leon crosses paths with mahogany vinnie jones a serial killer who. Financial analysis of midnight meat train 2008 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The movie is an allegory for a man becoming homosexual. In 1984 the books of blood by clive barker were published and quickly gained. Because train was born of barker, expect lots of open sores, spasms of madness, and a conclusion that slinks into complete fantasy. We thought maybe the main character would get the same barnacles in the end of the movie but it didnt really show them. The scenes on the train are brutally effective, but much of the good work is undone when the action careers off the rails. Clive barkers the midnight meat train special definitive. When a man becomes sexually frustrated with his wifes persistent refusal of sexual relations. Midnight csx train derailment in ellicott maryland 2 dead. A creative and energetic adaptation of a clive barker short story, with enough scares and thrills to be a potential cult classic.
Legendary movie badass vinnie jones stars as the butcher, always a plus, but what was weird about the film was the twist ending. 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. Content warning this video may be inappropriate for some users. Clive barker adaptations ranked, worst to best marian phillips apr 5, 2020. When maya contacts their friend jurgis, he schedules a meeting for leon with the successful owner of arts gallery susan hoff. The movie pads out the story to build suspense and give leon more character development. 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. 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. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system.
The midnight meat train has, indeed, found an audience, and now that its only netflix itll only grow bigger. Theres a scene in midnight meat train where the killer cuts barnacle like protrusions from his chest in front of the mirror and then places them in jars in his medicine cabinet. With vinnie jones, bradley cooper, leslie bibb, brooke shields. During the night, the upset leon decides to wander on the streets taking. I highly recommend revisiting it if you get the chance. The midnight meat train 2008 nude scenes midnight meat train special definitive edition brings the original story back with allnew material. The midnight meat train is the best, goriest movie to. In volume one there is a short story entitled the midnight meat train and it is this story on which. The short story takes place over a very short period of time. As the silent and imposing mahogany, jones makes a perfect. 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. Bradley cooper and vinnie jones more than make up for the films faults.
The midnight meat train 68 movie clip hide and seek 2008. Even though it doesnt quite do that in the end, we can all thank kitamura for the inclusion of. In 1984 the books of blood by clive barker were published and quickly gained a following worldwide. With the release of his 6 volume books of blood series of short stories, clive barker put the horror literary world on notice. Now, the entire world is infected with aids from the midnight meat market. Based on a short story by horror author clive barker, the midnight meat train is a great example of how gore, carnage, and graphic effects are no substitute for an actual story. So dim the lights, cook a nice mealmaybe anything but a nice, rare steakand.
The lack of practical effects and makeup wizardry in train is exhaustively disappointing. The midnight meat train is perhaps more effective as a literary jab to the gut, not a featurelength piece of repetition. It can be found in volume one of six of barkers collection books of blood 19841985. Popular videos the midnight meat train the midnight meat train topic. Have you seen the horror movie midnight meat train. Press room advertising jobs conditions of use privacy policy interestbased ads. As a result, he waits until his wife has fallen asleep, typically around midnight, and takes out his sexual frustration on her. Midnight meat train 2008 repeats the infamous ending of fellow barker flick, candyman 1992, nearly two decades later with a male protagonist. Midnight meat train is a production of lakeshore entertainment and will be released in north america by lionsgate. 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 ryuhei kitamura and stars. The official clive barker website the midnight meat train. 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. Jeff buhler adapted the story and filming, in new york and montreal, was originally scheduled to begin on the 17th october 2005.
So, i just watched it on tv, it was a premiere on syfy at 8. The midnight meat train is driven by the momentum of creative energy and fuelled by the mechanism of horror. Literary eminences like stephen king noticed early on the creativity and powerful prose throughout the books of blood, bringing clive barkers stories to the forefront of horror fiction. The midnight meat train is a stylish horror film that almost lives up to its full potential. He lay under one of the seats now, sprawled along the vibrating wall of the car, hidden from view. Released in just over 100 theatres this weekend and likely headed for a quick dvd release, the midnight meat train is a mustsee for the intelligent horror film connoisseur and those who appreciate a filmmaker who goes above. Is it just bad screen writing, or is there a deeper meaning. 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. Readers of the first books of blood who pressed on after ramseys two page introduction, found that its. Clive barkers the midnight meat train special definitive edition by clive barker.
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 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. It could have been seconds or hours that passed before kaufmans eyes flickered open again, and his mind focussed on his newfound situation. The photographer leon lives with his girlfriend and waitress maya waiting for a chance to get in the photo business. The midnight meat train 3 stars leon kaufman is infatuated with new york city, the city he had always wanted to live in. The cd consists of some fairly unknown artists material remixed by justen lassen. Even though the finale comes up short and some of the side characters were a waste at the end of the day i was happy with this adaptation. Stepping back on board the midnight meat train today, its clear that this brutal but lyrical short.
The volume omnibus was published with a foreword by barkers fellow. When struggling photographer leon kaufman bradley cooper meets the owner of a prominent art gallery, he sees a chance for the success that has, so far, eluded him. By the zombie master, lee roberts every so often there comes an author whose work seems to raise the bar for everyone else. But being mundane, it just sets you up for later developments. Jeff buhler screenplay, clive barker short story the midnight meat train. The midnight meat train is based on a 1984 short story by english horror writer clive barker. 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. Horror two pack clive barkers book of blood midnight meat train. 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. Clive barkers the midnight meat train special definitive edition. 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. Clive barkers the midnight meat train special definitive edition brings the original story back with allnew material. The midnight meat train is easily one of 2008s most pleasant, if one dares to call such a film pleasant, surprises. Midnight meat train might have changed all that, had the fright community been given a chance to celebrate its paranormal panache.
One of these stories was the midnight meat train following one leon kaufman as he. Although, it has captured my attention with the many questions i wish to ask. Sadly, it looks like dvd will have to save the day which is. Midnight meat train at bluray mediabook cover e zockis. 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.