Night of the Comet Review

So I‘ve decided  I need to watch more 80’s horror films since there is an abundance of them that I have never seen. So with help of Netflix streaming they managed to put a lot of horror films on there. Some are horrible but there are a number of hidden gems and other must sees.


I don’t remember where I first read about Night of the Comet but it didn’t originally struck me as something I needed to watch immediately. I had put it off for a while. I do have a tendency to stray away from 80’s horror films because they reach that point of campy that I can’t get past. Its too much for me and its not enjoyable enough to want to watch it. I feel like I’m not the only like that. Also, the horrible horrible acting just distracts from any emotional investment. I know this is a hard thing to be picky about with horror films but the acting needs to be at least semi-decent. So in case you’re  like me and these things are distracting Night of the Comet  should be okay with you.

PLOT SUMMARY:

The story centers around sisters Regina and Samantha. The whole world is out to celebrate a comet that will be passing by the earth and cause a spectacle in the skies. Most people of course are out in the streets throwing parties. Other people think there is too much of a coincidence that the last time the comet passed earth was shortly before the dinosaurs went extinct. Turns out they were right to be worried. Almost everyone on earth is instantly turned to dust. Our main characters were luckily not outside when the comet passed so they survived it. Regina who spent the night at the movie theater she works at heads home.