Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

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1h 27m
2006
6.267 /10 (88)

Overview

From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.

Country : Canada
Languages : English
Released Date: 2006-06-20

Top Billed Cast

Alejandro Jodorowsky

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George A. Romero

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Perry Henzell

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John Waters

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Richard O'Brien

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David Lynch

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Ben Barenholtz

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Alan Douglas

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Robert Shaye

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Jim Sharman

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Seth Willenson

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Roger Ebert

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