I quite enjoyed this movie as a kid, saw it on either TBS or TNT, I think
Looking back, I like the idea of combining a slasher movie with a revenge movie, especially when we in the audience know that Bubba did nothing wrong and the lynch mob murdered him
Combined with the relative restraint, I remember thinking as a kid that it was scarier than "Are You Afraid of the Dark" and Goosebumps, but less scary than Friday the 13th and Stephen King, so it really hit a sweet spot for me at just the right time
I'm pleasantly surprised to hear that it's got a cult following, I jut remember it fondly as one of thousands of made for TV movies that got made most of which O only vaguely remember. But this one was fun
I never even heard of this one. Listened to the podcast, and it sounds right up my alley. It's on youtube, so I will save this one for Halloween night!
I have recommended it often over the years, and it usually goes over well. People are especially surprised that it was a made for TV movie. I hope you enjoy it.
Great podcast! I remember watching Dark Night as a horror movie obsessed kid when it was broadcast. Glad you did an episode about it. I'll forever have "Bubba didn't do it!" floating around in my head.
I tracked down the sequel. It's super low budget and not very good, like you said.
I remember Charles Durning as the bad guy in the Muppet Movie. He wanted to turn Kermit into fried frog legs!
I've been listening to your podcasts for some time now. They always make the day better. Also the background music is very calming. Keep 'em coming!
I completely missed the sequel when it first came out. About a year later I watched it trying to keep my expectations low. It was just missing the charm of the original and felt very flat.
I also agree that Durning's role in The Muppet Movie is amazing.
Great episode! 👏
I quite enjoyed this movie as a kid, saw it on either TBS or TNT, I think
Looking back, I like the idea of combining a slasher movie with a revenge movie, especially when we in the audience know that Bubba did nothing wrong and the lynch mob murdered him
Combined with the relative restraint, I remember thinking as a kid that it was scarier than "Are You Afraid of the Dark" and Goosebumps, but less scary than Friday the 13th and Stephen King, so it really hit a sweet spot for me at just the right time
I'm pleasantly surprised to hear that it's got a cult following, I jut remember it fondly as one of thousands of made for TV movies that got made most of which O only vaguely remember. But this one was fun
Happy Halloween! 🎃🎃🎃
The run it had on cable really helped build its cult status. What you said about it hitting that sweet spot was perfect. Exactly how I feel.
I never even heard of this one. Listened to the podcast, and it sounds right up my alley. It's on youtube, so I will save this one for Halloween night!
I have recommended it often over the years, and it usually goes over well. People are especially surprised that it was a made for TV movie. I hope you enjoy it.
Hey Mr. Retroist,
Great podcast! I remember watching Dark Night as a horror movie obsessed kid when it was broadcast. Glad you did an episode about it. I'll forever have "Bubba didn't do it!" floating around in my head.
I tracked down the sequel. It's super low budget and not very good, like you said.
I remember Charles Durning as the bad guy in the Muppet Movie. He wanted to turn Kermit into fried frog legs!
I've been listening to your podcasts for some time now. They always make the day better. Also the background music is very calming. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks, Kurt!
I completely missed the sequel when it first came out. About a year later I watched it trying to keep my expectations low. It was just missing the charm of the original and felt very flat.
I also agree that Durning's role in The Muppet Movie is amazing.