Jeff buhler screenplay, clive barker short story the midnight meat train. Financial analysis of midnight meat train 2008 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Film adaptation of the clive barker short story of the same name follows a photographers torturous quest to. Midnight meat train 2008, directed by ryuhei kitamura film.
The midnight meat train starts off with a fascinating hook that will appeal to fans of true crime and enjoy stories involving serial killers and the authorities who hunt them. The midnight meat train edit after new york office worker leon kaufman falls asleep on a latenight subway train, he awakens to discover that the next car over has been turned into an abattoir where other passengers have been butchered. Apr 22, 2017 the midnight meat train released at a time when i was getting a little tired of modern horror movies. The midnight meat train is a 2008 mystery horrorthriller film based on clive barkers 1984 short story of the same name, which can be found in volume one of. Oct 29, 2017 horror legend clive barkerwho wrote the short story on which the midnight meat train was basedhas since blasted thenlionsgate president joe drake, accusing him of deliberately tanking any.
Apr 06, 2020 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. The midnight meat train is about leon bradley cooper. Leon takes matters into his own hands, entering the subway train at midnight, only to witness a shocking bloodbath, as the butcher kills several passengers, then hangs them on meat hooks. The midnight meat train clive barker audiobook youtube. The midnight meat train is a 2008 horror film based on clive barker s 1984 short story of the same name, which can be found in volume one of barkers collection books of blood. Based on british horror writer clive barkers signature short story, this flashy tabloid take on the subway butcher occasionally matches its an exquisite brut. 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. The midnight meat train critics consensus a creative and energetic adaptation of a clive barker short story, with enough scares and thrills to be a potential cult classic. Jeff buhler adapted the story and filming, in new york and montreal, was originally scheduled to begin on the 17th october 2005. The midnight meat train was released in august of 2008 and is based on the eponymous short story from volume one of clive barkers books of blood. Well that was much shorter than i anticipated it being. Apparently theres a rumor about midnight meat train. The midnight meat train introduction to the special definitive edition stepping back on board the midnight meat train today, its clear that this brutal but lyrical short story retains a narrative power that has not been dimmed by time.
Heres the other story behind the midnight meat train. So short a time to lose so many treasured illusions. Another top notch offering from volume one is the book of bloods immediate successor. Apr 19, 2009 heres the other story behind the midnight meat train. Clive barkers short story, the midnight meat train from his books of blood collection is a brutal and unflinching look into such a world. In this instance its not a softening of the imaginative and perverse imagery of his short story that scuppers proceedings as that arrives more or. Midnight meat train 2008, directed by ryuhei kitamura. 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. In an inversion of roses transplantation of the liverpoolbased story, the forbidden, to chicago for candyman, here he swapped the subways of new york for the london underground. Mar 14, 2020 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. The midnight meat train had earlier featured in bernard roses plans for candyman 2, marrying the story to an updating of the jack the ripper story. The movie is an allegory for a man becoming homosexual. If you have seen book of blood and midnight meat train, then reading the short story behind it is so very rewarding. The movie pads out the story to build suspense and give leon more character development.
A dark and gritty adaptation about a serial killer. The secret fathers of new york have kept their existence a secret in this way. Her w ill and testament the skins of the fathers new murders in the rue morgue the inhuman condition the body politic revelations. 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. In this 100minute horror movie, adapted from clive barkers short story. Based on a short story by clive barker, the midnight meat train was released in 2008 before being rushed to dvd, and honestly, it isnt hard to see why. He lay under one of the seats now, sprawled along the vibrating wall of the car, hidden from view. It was directed by ryuhei kitamura from a screenplay written by jeff buhler. The midnight meat train is the best, goriest movie to. The midnight meat train is exactly what i expected until it wasnt. Midnight meat train writer weighs in on rumors of sequel plans.
The film suffers from many trends that now seem dated within the genre, and relies on excessive gore and jump scares to create tension. Dorian has a wonder girl, but for some reason he cant commit. Kaufman encounters the killer, a man named mahogany, and kills him in selfdefense. Oct 30, 2008 the midnight meat train 2 5 stars 2 out. The word mythology does come closer to conveying what barker does in books of blood volumes, but the best way to perceive it as painting with words. Her w ill and testament the skins of the fathers new murders in the rue morgue the inhuman condition the body politic revelations down, satan. Butcher block all aboard carnagedriven the midnight meat. May 15, 2019 back in 2008, japanese filmmaker ryuhei kitamuras first american film, a jeff buhlerpenned adaptation of clive barkers 1984 short story the midnight meat train for lionsgate, was getting. The midnight meat train is the best, goriest movie to watch. And while the turn at the end of the third act does bring the train firmly into barker. Read the the midnight meat train movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. What i loved about the original story was the ending and how barker went from telling a pretty straight forward slasher tale ala jack the ripper to something that was otherworldly ala h.
The thursday horror picture show will screen the midnight meat train thursday, sept. This story, which eventually earned a long overdue screen transfer in 2008 is one of the most unnerving works ive yet to read from barker. It was adapted from a clove barker short story, and i have read in several places that it is an allegory for a man accepting his homosexuality. 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.
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 3 stars leon kaufman is infatuated with new york city, the city he had always wanted to live in. Midnight meat train 2008 bradley cooper at an event for the midnight meat. While maybe a train isnt odd to some, leon could have avoided the plot wholesale by simply waiting to go home to fall asleep ancient conspiracy. 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 short horror story by english author clive barker. The midnight meat train is exactly what i expected until it. On my brothers recommendation, i also read another short story from the book titled rawhead rex. I just watched the movie midnight meat train and boy was that a confusing movie. In this 100minute horror movie, adapted from clive barkers short story of the same name. 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. 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.
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. The official clive barker website the midnight meat train. There was a bad run in the mid2000s, where stuff like hostel and even underworld were what. The midnight meat train is exactly what i expected until. The midnight meat train fulfills expectations in the gore department, but completely surprises by providing a solid story as well.
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. Back in 2008, director ryuhei kitamura delivered audiences the midnight meat train, based on a 1984 short story of the same name. His photography hasnt taken off and he cant afford to marry her. Stepping back on board the midnight meat train today, its clear that this brutal but lyrical short story retains a narrative power that has not been dimmed by. The midnight meat train is an excellent adaptation of a clive barker short story that is strong horror and effective due to great directing, dark themes and an intense story of obsession, insanity and human harvesting. Based upon a short story by clive barker from the authors famed books of blood collection, the midnight meat train stars bradley cooper televisions alias as leon, an aspiring photographer whose agent brooke shields challenges him to capture the true underside of new york city. The midnight meat train is a 2008 mystery horrorthriller 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. Books of blood are a series of horror fiction collections written by the british author clive barker. This sexual incompatibility extends to him buying a committedtobeengaged ring. A photographer who wants fame and fortune by shooting the darker side of life in the big city. Midnight meat train suspectvideo a photographer aliass bradley cooper gets far more than he imagines when he tries to capture the grit and grime of the city. While maybe a train isnt odd to some, leon could have avoided the plot wholesale by simply waiting to go home to fall asleep. The midnight meat train horror based on clive barkers short story of the same name, this chilling horror tale stars bradley cooper as a new york photographer who attempts to track down a serial killer dubbed the subway butcher and discovers more than he bargained for under the city streets.
Jul 31, 2008 overall, midnight meat train is a simple, bloody, hardcore offering certain to satisfy fans of the genre. Based on clive barkers short story about a subway serial killer, the midnight meat train stars vinnie jones and bradley cooper. Back in 2008, clive barkers short story the midnight meat train, his novel books of blood was adapted into a film. The short story takes place over a very short period of time.
The midnight meat train provides examples of an odd place to sleep. Revisiting clive barkers books of blood volume one. May 15, 2019 back in 2008, director ryuhei kitamura delivered audiences the midnight meat train, based on a 1984 short story of the same name. Clive barker sets the stage in new york personifying the city as a woman who allows disgusting, depraved things to happen in secret.
His love for the city gets diminished however by a series of grisly killings in the citys vast underground network of subways. Why the midnight meat train repeats candymans ending. With vinnie jones, bradley cooper, leslie bibb, brooke shields. 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. The story went that a german visitor, lost in the subway system late at night, had come across a body in a train. Horror legend clive barkerwho wrote the short story on which the midnight meat train was basedhas since blasted thenlionsgate president joe. I read some special version of it from kindle unlimited that had some forwards, the story, then went into. Butcher block all aboard carnagedriven the midnight.
The film follows struggling photographer, leon kaufman bradley cooper, who comes in contact with a serial killer known as the subway butcher, who murders late night commuters on the new york subway. 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. Overall, midnight meat train is a simple, bloody, hardcore offering certain to satisfy fans of the genre. Clive barker adaptations ranked, worst to best screen rant. The midnight meat train is a 2008 horror film based on clive barkers 1984 short story of the. The 2008 horror film midnight meat train is an underappreciated piece of 2000s horror cinema with a story inspired by clive barkers books of blood. The midnight meat train released at a time when i was getting a little tired of modern horror movies. Lets take a ride on the midnight meat train 2008 10. Contents the book of blood the midnight meat train the yattering and jack pig blood blues sex, death, and starshine in the hills, the cities dread hells event jacqueline ess. 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.
Leons involvement quickly turns into a dark obsession, upsetting his waitress girlfriend maya, who is as disbelieving of his story as the police chief. While taking pictures of the subway, he encounters mahogany vinnie jones, snatch, a vicious killer who preys on subway riders. Based on clive barkers 1984 short story of the same name, the midnight meat train follows a photographer obsessed with dark subject matter getting in over his head when he discovers a serial. It could have been seconds or hours that passed before kaufmans eyes flickered open again, and his mind focussed on his newfound situation.
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