Is Midnight Matinee appropriate for children?

# Midnight Matinee – Parental Guide This unrated horror thriller centers on a town hosting a film festival despite a recent unsolved murder, featuring strong violence that makes it unsuitable for children. With no profanity or sexual content, the main concern is the intense violent scenes and overall dark, suspenseful tone that could disturb younger viewers.

What age is Midnight Matinee suitable for?

Our verdict for Midnight Matinee is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Midnight Matinee safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1988

Rating

Genre

Horror, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie

Synopsis

Even though a devastating murder took place during a small town's horror film festival two years earlier, townspeople want another festival.

Cast

Ron White

Al Jason

Gillian Barber

Marilyn

Jeff Schultz

Lawrence

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Beatrice Boepple

Sherri

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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