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Night of the Comet (1984)

Directed by Thom Eberhardt

Skull rating icon3.8/5ARCHITECT "LEEANNA"95 min

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Quick Hit

Night of the Comet slides in like a sci-fi nightmare—campy, neon, and never loosens its grip.

Full Take

Night of the Comet leans hard into sci-fi horror energy, and Thom Eberhardt keeps the tone campy without letting the movie drift. It knows its lane and drives straight into the dark with style, control, and just enough mean streak. The rough edges are part of the charm.

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Mar 25, 2026Last updated

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User6846Jan 30, 2026

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

User5701Nov 17, 2025

This one actually worked for me.

Evan DiazOct 12, 2025

decent but uneven

User6813Aug 27, 2025

🔥 fire

User4752May 27, 2025

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

User5362May 27, 2025

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

User8465Dec 28, 2024

Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.

User4161Nov 19, 2024

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

User2122Sep 25, 2024

This one actually worked for me.

User8668Sep 20, 2024

meh 😐

User5679May 13, 2024

meh 😐

User5569May 6, 2024

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

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