What Happened To Night Of The Comet?

[@mikecinema7443]

Not just a cult classic 80’s flick, but arguably 1 of the best B movies of all time.

[@raysullya.k.amassholehead817]

AGREED

[@michael-4k4000]

what about Russell Brand???????

[@toddboughn5168]

Love this movie. It's almost a time capsule of the 80s. Fun double feature with Night of the Creeps.

[@mikesilva3868]

Agreed 😊

[@realDonaldTrump420]

It's on my roster of best 80s movies

[@AriesKnight78]

Todd, that’s the perfect double feature.

[@blakeharris58]

I’m positive I’ve seen that lineup on late night cable before.

[@jatilq]

One of my favorite movies as a kid. Another one under the radar is The Black Hole.

[@Brad772006]

One thing I rarely see mentioned about this film and it's popularity is with the marketing and timing. This film was released at the end of 1984. I was just a young kid but I still remember the anticipation of the real Halley's comet on the way to arrive in 1986. Talk of the real comet was in our science class and on television. So in 1985 Night of the Comet was big. Me and my brother watched it so many times. Then we got to see Halley's comet too, and thankfully we did not turn to dust.

[@cmaden78]

Yup. None of these younguns were there for the marketing and NONE OF Them MENTIONED IT

[@vasilypugh696]

Brilliant film, witty dialogue, great soundtrack. And if you want two sassy, tough and wonderful heroines, there isn't many better than Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney. Would love to have seen a sequel to this.

[@mikesilva3868]

Agreed 😊

[@schizoidboy]

The writing was particularly good in this film. One of my favorite parts was when Kelli Maroney's character is recalling how one of her friends was flunking algebra and trying to keep her parents from finding out. The way she broke down realizing her friend was gone and how something that can be important at the time becomes trivial was brilliant. It's a shame she isn't better known.

[@vasilypugh696]

@@schizoidboy couldn't agree more. It's a short, incidental scene yet it adds much to the emotion if the situation. Without stopping it being a fun movie though.

[@schizoidboy]

@@vasilypugh696 As a valley girl might say "Totally."

[@vasilypugh696]

@@schizoidboy 😊

[@raymiller1753]

One of my favorite 'comfort movies'. I watch it when I'm having a high-anxiety day and it always makes me feel better.

[@sweetxbeans5022]

We lived in a rural area and didn’t get a satellite dish until 1996 (6th grade). This movie was the first thing I watched. It aired on HBO. Didn’t know the name and thought of it often growing up. Discovered it again in 2015 when someone uploaded the whole film to KZbin. It was exactly as I remembered. Learning how cheap it was makes how powerfully memorable it was for me all the more impressive.

[@NoahMcleany]

Same here, had one of those huge galaxy satellite dishes that moved and watched this on hbo one day. Still love the movie to this day

[@richland1980]

Correct, this film was a staple on cable late 80s and thought the 90s.

[@Sticks_of_Truth]

I'm always telling people about this film. One of my favorite underrated Classics from back in the day.

[@MrMllx]

These 2 ladies have more charisma then the entire cast of most modern day movies. I feel like Katherine was the inspiration for Kitty Pryde’s Shadowcat costume in Claremont’s classic X-men run

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

Legit one of the best movies of its kind kinda light on special FX but has good drama and a real sense of dread to compensate

[@Chuck_EL]

Definitely can see that for sure

[@chrispiasecky7679]

I love where your head is at. That's Kitty Pryde 100%. I wonder who inspired who?

[@HorrorMetalMaestroRedrusty66]

The only thing that happened to Night Of The Comet was a kismet cosmic convergence of masterpiece entertainment. Loved every second of it. "Daddy would have gotten us Uzis"..LMAO...one of the best unrehearsed ad-lib moment lines ever filmed.

[@ronnicarter882]

This is one of my favorite movies from the 1980's. I've watched it many times and never get tired of it. 😊

[@joshcope9485]

I hunted this movie down for years! It felt like a fever dream describing it to friends and have them not remember it. Perfect movie to show the young generation what it was like growing up in the 80's. Thank you for showing another classic the proper respect it deserves

[@scotpens]

"Night of the Comet" is one of my favorite films. It's a delightfully tongue-in-cheek take on the end-of-the-world scenario in which a global cataclysm kills most of the population except for a few scattered survivors and the usual zombie-like mutants. It's just a really fun movie. I thought Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney, as the two Valley Girl sisters, were absolutely adorable.

[@wstine79]

I first saw this on the Sci-Fi Channel. The leading Valley Girls were fun as well as the mutants. Plus, seeing Chakotay in a Santa outfit was funny.

[@alejbr4]

when i first saw stv i was like where have i seen him before for like a whole yr, then watched a replay of this movie on scifi and i was like there he is !

[@Clownboy15]

Oh I loved this as a kid! It also scared the crap outta me! Not the zombies and stuff like that, just the idea of the comet turning everyone into dust.

[@eddiep812]

Exactly! I don't know why.... but of all the movies I've watched as a kid.... THIS movie ALWAYS sticks out in my mind. I seems so silly now.... in comparison to movies today. "Night of the Comet" will always have a special place in my heart. 😊

[@csi1392]

HAVING MILLIONS OF BODIES LAYING ABOUT WOULD BE WORSE.

[@StLProgressive]

It scared me too. I was 13 when this came out, lol.

[@matthewmarcinko9157]

Geoffrey Lewis, who appeared in multiple films with Clint Eastwood, was probably the best known member of this cast.

[@mjwbulich]

I just found out a couple weeks ago that Juliette Lewis is his daughter. Don't know how it took me 30 to find that out.

[@dangreene3895]

Yeah he was Philo in Every which way but loose

[@Scottocaster6668]

His name was Orville in Every which Way but Loose and Any Which Way you Can.

[@mbryson2899]

Both he and Juliette are in "Way of the Gun" (which is a damn good movie).

[@starmnsixty1209]

Geoffrey Lewis, RIP, was a fine actor. Many may well remember him from the original SALEM'S LOT as Mike Ryerson. Lot other genre credits lilke Moon of the Wolf (1972), etc.

[@Gamble661]

I saw this movie at the theatre when it was released and have watched it since at least a dozen times. It's one of my all time favorites and is a fun, entertaining and memorable film. It is quintessential 80's but instead of detracting from its appeal it only heightens it. The two female leads were also great in it. Katherine Mary Stewart was fairly well known in the 80's but both actors should have had much bigger careers than they did. I love that this movie is finally available again. If you haven't seen it you should, it's a great popcorn movie.

[@chrispiasecky7679]

Watched it on repeat on HBO back in the day. I probably taped it. Also watched the heck out of The Last Starfighter! I was a big KMS fan as a kid, I guess....

[@jvs3186]

As an 80’s kid this was a favorite movie of mine. I adored Catherine May Stewart!

[@sean5307]

I remember renting this movie on VHS and loving it. Just goes to show you that you don't need a big budget to make a great movie. It's all about the story, cast and a good director. Hollywood sure has changed since then. The 80's where a good time in America.

[@johnpelton]

Incidentally.. Catherine Mary Stewart was every schoolboy's dream in the early 1980's, not only for her looks, but also since "Reg" could have likely beat you at the arcade game Tempest. Both factors that probably help the movie stick into our brains, even as grown men 35+ years later. As for the movie itself, I think it was simply brilliant for it's time, especially the feeling of post-apocalyptic desolation it gave you. Everyone liked to explore an empty mall on a Tuesday too. ;) However, I always thought there could have been a bit more radiation mutants or zombies in the movie. The dudes at the mall were kinda just like mutant jokers with sunglasses on, which was a little dumb. Other than that, I'd still give everything else an 8/10.. well done.

[@macumezahn]

In high school, we LOVED this movie! As a sci=fi/horror movie geek, this was such a funny movie for the 80's. We went to see it many times. It also goes good with original fright night! Its got all the materialism garbage (ie the mall) except with zombies and guns! Thanks so much for taking me back (wish I was still there).

[@traemobg]

I’ve been looking for this movie for almost 20 years. I saw it as a kid and only remembered the part where people turned dust and ending. It’s driven me crazy trying to find it! Thank you!

[@winchestersons6258]

Vudu has it as does Amazon.

[@davidm4566]

I used to watch it on USA Up All Night back in the '90s.

[@craigh5236]

I had this on VHS tape in the 80s and I watched the shit out of it. Seems I watched it every other month or so for years.

[@davidcreager1945]

One of my all-time favorites !!!!! It doesn't look cheap and the writing was on point !!!! Great cast !!!! It stands the test of time .

[@TheLuckyjoenga]

I went to the theater to go see this. It was a great movie then and it’s still a great movie now. A perfect capture of the 1980s.

[@master2uall88]

1984 to me is like the best year ever of my 49 years on this planet. I was 10 years old and it was like an amazing time to be alive. I absolutely love the '80s. And this movie was my favorite at the time right along with nightmare on elm Street the last Starfighter and other great fantastic movies two numerous to name. The '80s as a decade alone stand above and beyond any other time frame in the last hundred years if you ask me there's just something extremely special about the '80s. Nostalgia did not have to happen to me over this movie because I was already madly in love with it when it came out. Same for purple rain la Bamba dirty dancing yeah you get the picture. Don't forget the Lost boys karate kid fast times at ridgemont high there was just so many fantastic amazing movies in the '80s and 1984 was the top

[@michaeljwalters01]

Say this to my wife often, if I could go back to any year it would be 1984, totally agree with your assessment!

[@master2uall88]

@@michaeljwalters01 thanks 😊

[@neillcaiger7714]

There’s a great documentary recently made on the 80s genre films 🎥..was made with kickstarter i think

[@master2uall88]

@@neillcaiger7714 do you know the name of it by any chance? And thanks I appreciate it

[@spook75a28]

You are about a year older than I am, so I remember what you are talking about as well as the age context. It's funny, growing up in the 80's, we had no idea how amazing this particular time period was, because it is all we knew. We didn't know how awesome it was until things started to go to shit in the early 90s or maybe later for some. I was 5 in 1980, I was 14 in 1989, these years I remember well and with much fondness. Every year had amazing movies and music, tv seasons were long (22ep) and it was of a far higher quality, morals were still taught, and kids were still disciplined at school and at home. I could go outside to play at 7:30am and come home, when I heard my mother yelling my name (that sound traveled like a fucking mile) for dinner. Summers were amazing. My God, if I die and can do it all again, that would be just fine by me.

[@stpetie7686]

I'm happy to learn I'm not the only person around who still loves this movie. If allowed only 10 movies for the rest of my life, this would likely be one of them.

[@robertdochter277]

To add an extra layer of 80's fun, show Night of the Comet with Night of the Demons, & Night of the Creeps for a great triple feature!

[@weemonkslots]

Never done that or even thought of that triple bill. Now you've suggested it, the seed is planted. Next time I go to see my mate who loves horror and 80's stuff but isn't as well versed as i am in the films, this triple bill will be on the menu. Thank you kind sir.

[@robertdochter277]

@@weemonkslots You are very welcome. I am glad that I planted such a fun idea. Hopefully your mate enjoys all three!

[@phillipstephens4522]

Don't forget Chopping Mall also starring Kelly Maroney.

[@weemonkslots]

@@phillipstephens4522 8 was never keen on Chopping Mall

[@TheHockeyGuy]

I am so happy to see this movie getting some love. I have memorized this movie due to the number of times I have watched it. Catherine Mary Stewart was my #1 crush throughout my teen years, largely due to this movie.

[@falcon048]

My Uncle took me to see this in the theater when I was 9. Freaked me out. I was deathly afraid of comets for years.

[@StevenAbney]

Loved this bizarre flick as a kid! Kelli Maroney as the submachine gun-toting cheerleader was an inspired choice.

[@bensneb360]

The most underrated and fun 80’s film of all time

[@weemonkslots]

Revisited this a couple of years back and enjoyed it much more than when I was younger. Catherine Mary Stewart & Kelli Maroney make this film. I could happily watch them all day (both beautiful, even now). Without them, Night of the Comet would not have the charm it has that elevates it slightly from all the other 80's movies that were similar. Showed this film to a mate and he fell in love with it.......or maybe fell in love with Catherine Mary Stewart. Don't blame him.

[@mikesilva3868]

Dont forgot the same actress who did death race 2000,Hollywood boulevard,rock n roll high school and eating raoul was in this movie too😊

[@weemonkslots]

@@mikesilva3868 Good shout. Her film resume outshines both Catherine & Kelli's combined. I remember her from TerrorVision. That film, as bonkers as it is, always stuck with me.

[@tomwitherby4348]

I thought Catherine Mary was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen when I saw this as a young teenager. Her eyes were completely mesmerizing.

[@WaterborneCamper]

Catherine Mary Stewart picked some pretty interesting projects to work on, back in the 80s! This, The Last Starfighter, Weekend at Bernies and The Apple all come to mind. All pretty off the wall concepts - but each fun, in their own way.

[@vampirascoffin870]

She's a synthwave retro Queen

[@michaelvandeginste3497]

Don't forget Nightflyers!

[@FloralShoppingCard]

During the pandemic and getting tired of the streaming services i got deep into 80s movies and discovered the strong community celebrating VHS and 80s culture. A lot of movies which got on the index in my country(Germany) finally got pulled of that index in recent years with new ratings(more reasonable ones) and i discovered so many more movies including Night of the Comet. This movie is truly a gem. Its bad-ass, entertaining and feministic without being "woke" or lecturing, just natural cool girls with fears, worries and balls of steel.

[@dinoflagella4185]

I used to sleep with my tv on. Sometimes I would wake up in the middle of the night and find some obscure movie playing. This was one of those movies. I stayed up late watching it. I never saw it air again and it was difficult to find.

[@3DJapan]

1984 had a huge number of hit movies. This was not one of them but it was certainly memorable.

[@kevinintheusa8984]

I saw this in the theater when it was released and I loved it. It had Catherine Mary Stewart in it and she was in my second favorite Sci Fi movie, The Last Starfighter. Who could resist?

[@theterbear9915]

I used to watch this movie on cable. It would always come on like TNT or TBS.

[@TheShepherdBook]

Just rewatched this movie a couple of weeks ago!

[@gerry6721]

Absolutely loved the 80's movies and this one was no exception. Loved this movie, still watch it from time to time

[@DjDizzy216]

Classic 80s. I rent it from my local video store and watch it every October. Not a joke, my city still has a video rental store. They survived by having a big selection including niche/cult and import movies.

[@austintrousdale2397]

Black Lodge Video in Memphis?

[@JimmyMcCullough]

Damn i miss mom and pop video stores

[@DjDizzy216]

@@austintrousdale2397 Videodrome in Atlanta

[@MikeG82]

That has to be a labor of love no way they are making much money

[@DjDizzy216]

@@MikeG82 It definitely is. Only 2 guys work there and they’re cinema encyclopedias. They opened in 1998 and have strong local support. They have new releases like any store back in the day but their main thing is cult classics, import and niche that would be difficult to find streaming.

[@christiereneaa]

This film is so underrated! I remember me and my brother walking to video spectrum and going through the bins looking for scary movies. We came across this gem and I’ll still rewatch it to this day. Definitely give it a try.

[@muffinnman]

Saw this as a kid on tv and it stuck with me; I think it's because of it's got an intimate feel to it rather being a blockbuster, you're connected to characters who are relatable.

[@christine2ehgtinyhouse893]

One of my top 10 horror comedy selections. The department store scene is probably one of my favorites, from the energy that they exude, to the music that's in the background, to the way they handle themselves. I've always liked things that are a little offbeat and it's a great storyline.

[@Secondchancesarerare]

Easily one of my all-time favorite movies! I love anything 80s and this one ticks all the boxes!!!

[@michaelb5299]

I must have watched this 100 times back in the day. One of my favorite 80s flicks.

[@soopergenyus]

"Daddy would have gotten us uzis" - one of the greatest lines in the history of cinema!

[@frances6036]

Love this movie, I was 21 when it came out. I still re-watch it from time to time.

[@dremunoz2600]

One of my all time favorite 80's zombie flicks....terribly underrated.

[@brentbare7280]

1984 is one of the greatest years when it came to movies & music.

[@WeerdMunkee]

This movie was such a staple of my childhood! Night of the Comet was just pure fun!!

[@1LonelyCoyote]

I LOVED this movie, I was 19 when it came out! Watched it a drive-in double feature, then it was on cable all the time and I never tired from watching it.

[@d.grouard6737]

I have always loved this film ever since I saw it shortly after it first came out. I have watched it more times over the years than I can begin to remember. I actually rewatched it a few weeks ago when I rediscovered it on Tubi; it totally stands the test of time. I was thrilled to see this channel’s glowing review, which reaffirmed my memories of this wonderful classic (in my opinion). I would definitely recommend this film to viewers, young and old, looking for a totally enjoyable film experience. And YES!, the music is awesome.

[@DeadRabbit5]

I remember seeing this on tv in the late 90s, took me many years to track it down and watch again. "there goes the neighborhood"

[@stevencollins1031]

I used to LOVE this movie!! I watched it every chance I got when I was little. But, I can't lie, I had pretty much completely forgotten about it. Until this video. Now, I want to see again.

[@FlamingRobzilla]

Lesson: When making a budget film the creativity and expertise must extend well past the writers, cast and director, to every member of the crew, including post production. You need exceptionally talented people to pull it off, and Night of The Comet is a prime example. It was never intended to be an epic film, but it's a damn good one, and I wish there were more like them.

[@deanbarnette1602]

This is still one of my all time favorites of the 80's PERIOD!!! 💜💯

[@FoolsChaos]

Loved this movie, loved Kelly and Catherine, loved the plot, one of my fav 80's films growing up.

[@bufferino7880]

Loved this movie as a kid! My dad introduced it to me and it was great.

[@thezombie7839]

This movie started my life long fascination with the post-apocalyptic world. As a kid, I didn't think about the fact they wouldn't have electricity for their houses or gasoline to run all the cool cars.

[@nickoD509]

I do miss the 80's. sigh** Searched for the soundtrack on Spotify and found it! Neat!

[@taylowendy]

OMG! This is such a good movie. I remember watching this like crazy. The film was a great idea and a doable plot line. Everyone in the 80’s were terrified of what would happen when Hailey’s Comet was going to make its pass of the earth. Then of course, the future was scary as well. The film captured everything that was feared in the 80’s.

[@ghost-ez2zn]

I loved this movie! Haven't seen any references to it until this video. Thank you!!

[@davismavis2834]

I just saw this for the first time on tubi the other day. I thought it was going to be shit writing and acting and shit filming due to budget, but then I was tricked into thinking it was actually a bigger budget film. I really enjoyed it. A legit 7/10

[@gingersky1653]

This is Hands-down one of my favorite 80’s films!! I’m glad to see you give it respect! I have the DVD

[@AstrologyMoon]

My family did not have the VHS tape, so I had to wait for it on the TV in 1990-1995. It was one of those movies which I would see 35 minutes after its start time, so I just watched the remaining movie until one day I learned it was playing at a certain time. When I finally saw the beginning, I felt complete. As of this day, this movie is being remade which I hope sees a theatrical release. What a classic !!!

[@ItsaKindOfMagic86]

no thanks, no more horrid unnecessary remakes

[@macdaniel6029]

Never heard of this movie, will watch it ASAP.

[@pong86r]

Such a badass movie! the people turning to sand was one of the most haunting feelings. that scared me more than anything as a kid, the idea that at any time a flash of light could end it all...

[@kimrice394]

Love this film!!! Everyone involved did so much with so little! Obviously not a serious film but at the time it was perfect.

[@stephaniegormley9982]

10:03 And he was born in NY and the scene is clearly Times Square on a New Year's eve. Notice the heavy coats.

[@trinaq]

I wish that this movie was more well known, it's a cult classic Sci Fi flick, and some of the special effects still hold up well.

[@jeremyallennossette6426]

I watch this movie every time it's on which is pretty frequently. Love it ❤

[@SahasraraRigma]

I forgot Chakotay (Robert Beltran) was in this movie. 🤩

[@blackamerican40]

I saw this on cable back in 1985. It was cool and scary at the same time. Actually, Sharon punched Kelli in the face. The mall employees that kidnap the sisters were creepy. The two little kids were annoying.

[@heatherdale5571]

Still one of my all time favorites. Thanks for finally getting to it! ❤️

[@chrispiasecky7679]

The cinematographer did a lot with a little. Those long, lingering shots of the city, like alleyways & dumpsters. Empty streets. The way it would linger on the red skyline for just a bit too long after the characters drove out of the scene. Very well done!

[@williamshetler4954]

This is one of my favorite "so bad it's good" movies!

[@charleskeracher5872]

My personal Christmas double feature is Night of the Comet and Better Off Dead.

[@cdeford]

A real gem. It got everything right. Good story, good acting and charming, likeable characters.

[@CortexNewsService]

I have loved this movie since I saw it as a kid on VHS in 1986. I even dragged my boyfriend to a screening at the Northwestern University film school. It will always have a place in my heart.

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

I'm surprised that you didn't mention the rumor that the younger-sister character in the movie supposedly inspired the look and personality of Buffy the Vampire-Slayer. =)

[@karensky3456]

I remember this one. Loved it.

[@jeremybowers3181]

Read the thumb nail and immediately watched this (for the first time), and man did it have a crap ton packed in it's 1hr and 30 min run time! Very surprised !!

[@lpg12338]

Good job on the video, subscribed! 👍

[@vampirascoffin870]

Such an retro synthwave movie and defines the 80s

[@joshuahoover6841]

Loved this movie!! Thank God for Cinemax playing this on repeat. DID YOU JUST SAY ZERO BOYS???!! I don't know anyone else that's ever seen that movie!!

[@pong86r]

Have you done "Chopper Chicks in Zombietown" yet? Because that's another badass movie that i'd love to see. I have never seen anyone give this movie any love, so it'd be really cool to take it in

[@jason3421]

I'd say this was the "Blair Witch Project" of Gen-X. Shot on a budget that barely qualified as shoestring and still became a fair hit. It also has one of my favorite one-liners of all time: Zombie: "Come're!" Regina: "Come're, your ass."

[@rmatheny]

What? No more WTF? One step closer to better grammar for the writers at Joblo? I still don't know what 'happened to' Night of the Comet, but I am happy to find out what happened 'during its production'!

[@yankabillyron4505]

One of my favorite movies!! I remember going to see it in the theater when it came out. It was and always will be FANTASTIC! Thank s for the walk down memory lane and all the facts I didn't know about it.

[@michaelplowman8674]

Saw this in theaters back in 84. Loved the concept and thought it was a well done movie even if I was only 8. I liked the characters I should like and feared the ones I should fear.

[@grapeshot]

It reminded me so much of Omega Man.

[@davidponseigo8811]

I loved this movie back in the 80's and I still love it.

[@ericmorrow8670]

Happy to say that I did see this in the theater at the time and have always been a fan.

[@ogami1972]

This has been on Pluto lately, and I have to admit that when rewatching I am shocked by the obvious low-budget, something more due to modern sensibilities than the film itself. What I do recall is the summer it was on Cinemax(summer of '85, every other movie on 'max was purple rain, lol. It was like "Commando...Purple Rain....Death Trap...Purple Rain...this movie...Purple Rain") where I saw it dozens of times (remember when you just watched what was on?) Good movie, as well; if you can look past the minimalism, it's a fun and unique post-apocalypse story. Well done, Joe

[@johnrife7134]

It's weird that the valley girls soundtrack shows up in this film and I always thought the leader of the psychotic mall zombies looked like the lead singer of modern English.

[@jasonpatterson3593]

This was for sure one of my top fav flicks growing up. Loved it. Watched it at least 8x before I was even 15 lol

[@fabianenriquez2814]

I love this movie too!! I remember watching on cable and loving it! It was way better that I thought. Thank you for doing this spotlight for this film! Please, PLEASE…do one for the movie TAG: The Assassination Game with Robert Carradine and Linda Hamilton!!!! PLEASE! 🙏🏼 ❤️⭐️🙌🏼

[@rockero1313]

haven't seen it in ages. when I think about this fun movie the first thing that comes to mind is that "Daddy would've gotten us Uzis" line, priceless. just a perfect 80s movie

[@hopscotchtop]

Love this, saw it in theaters, one of my favs.