"Night of the Comet" follows two sisters in the San Fernando Valley who are faced with being among the few survivors of the apocalypse. Naturally, they seize this opportunity to visit the local mall, but a rash of zombie beings puts a damper on the plans.
This beloved apocalyptic horror flick is frankly more of a black comedy than it is outright horror, though it manages to straddle genre lines quite gracefully, remaining extremely quirky none the less.
What makes "Night of the Comet" such a fun watch is that it doesn't take itself seriously. The incredulous lead characters are lovable despite their flaws, and the events are handled in such a way that, though the stakes are high, a sense of adventure and humor manages to run through it all. Visually, the film is a time capsule of mid-'80s Los Angeles, and the barren streets and practical special effects are nicely done for a low-budget film.
All in all, "Night of the Comet" is a palatable sci-fi film that plays nicely for people who may not necessarily be sci-fi fans. While many films that blend genres like it does tend to come out feeling unbalanced, "Night of the Comet" somehow manages to fire on multiple cylinders without ever feeling too entrenched in one genre mode. 7/10.
This beloved apocalyptic horror flick is frankly more of a black comedy than it is outright horror, though it manages to straddle genre lines quite gracefully, remaining extremely quirky none the less.
What makes "Night of the Comet" such a fun watch is that it doesn't take itself seriously. The incredulous lead characters are lovable despite their flaws, and the events are handled in such a way that, though the stakes are high, a sense of adventure and humor manages to run through it all. Visually, the film is a time capsule of mid-'80s Los Angeles, and the barren streets and practical special effects are nicely done for a low-budget film.
All in all, "Night of the Comet" is a palatable sci-fi film that plays nicely for people who may not necessarily be sci-fi fans. While many films that blend genres like it does tend to come out feeling unbalanced, "Night of the Comet" somehow manages to fire on multiple cylinders without ever feeling too entrenched in one genre mode. 7/10.