Review of One Dark Night (1982) by Dave G — 13 Mar 2014
In order to gain entrance into the high school clique 'The Sisters,' a young girl must spend the night in a mausoleum. 'The Sisters' arrive and plan on scaring her out, but something else in the mausoleum is ready to wreak deadly havoc on all of them.
Yes, I know it's PG, but this is one of the best horror movies out there. When I saw this in the theatre, I was 11, and it scared the crap out of me. Years later, when I watch it, it still holds up - the production design and atmosphere for this low-budget film are incredibly effective, as is the eerie music score.
You've also got good performances from a then unknown Meg Tilly, Robin Evans, Leslie Speights and Elizabeth 'E.G.' Daily as the gals in jeopardy. It's also a rare example of a horror film that doesn't need graphic violence and gore to scare an audience.
From the opening scenes, you know you are in for a morbid and sinister ride. They don't make 'em like this anymore. Oh, and look out for that yellow toothbrush! :).
This review of One Dark Night (1982) was written by Dave G on 13 Mar 2014.
One Dark Night has generally received mixed reviews.
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