On HELL NIGHTS IMDB under trivia, you will find that Kevin Brophy (Peter) said in an interview that he still has the purple cape that he wears in the movie and that he has worn it every Halloween since making the film. and that kinda made me realize something. Every movie i have/will ever cover is someones favorite movie. And if this is your favorite movie, i can easily see why.
this movie is a bit to long and a lot to slow, but it is a great movie to watch on Halloween. you have all the classic like horny teens, practical if brief effects, and a spooky old mansion. its the perfect mix of campy fun with a few good kills thrown in. And i am slightly surprised to learn that Linda Blair wasn't a one hit wonder. She one of the few characters that dont feel frozen in 1980, and her performance is one of the best parts of the movie.
so in the early stages of October when you start watching Halloween themed movies, this one deserves a spot on the list. but again, in the first few months of October. gotta save Halloween week for the classics ya know?
6/10
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