Midnight Kiss (2019)

About Midnight Kiss

'Midnight Kiss' is a 2019 horror thriller that is part of the "Into the Dark" anthology series produced by Hulu. It was released on December 27, 2019. The movie follows a group of gay best friends who have an annual tradition of playing a game called 'Midnight Kiss' on New Year's Eve. The game invites a stranger into their group for a night of partying, but things go awry when one of them turns out to be a psychotic killer.

Making / Production

Produced by Hulu, 'Midnight Kiss' is directed by Carter Smith, and its screenplay is written by Erlingur Thoroddsen. The movie is part of Hulu’s holiday-themed anthology series 'Into The Dark', which consists of a collection of standalone horror films each centered around a holiday.

Actors

• Scott Evans as Cameron - portrayed the character of a free spirit with charm, navigating through his relationships and the horrifying events.
• Chester Lockhart as Zach - Lockhart delivers a stellar performance as the intuitive and assertive Zach.
• Lukas Gage as Logan - Lukas Gage portrayed the seemingly cool and detached Logan.
• Augustus Prew as Joel - Prew’s portrayal of Joel provides a complex look at love, friendship, and fear.
• Ayden Mayeri as Hanna - Hanna, played by Mayeri, is a well-performed character who brings a trace of calm and objectivity in the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Midnight Kiss' is the first movie to center around New Year's Eve in the 'Into the Dark' series.
• The film is one of the rare horror films that prominently feature gay characters.

Quotes

• “You know what I always say, don’t blame the game, blame the player.” - Hanna
• "When I look at you, I don't see a problem, I see an opportunity for growth." - Joel

Music / Soundtrack

• 'Party Time' by Alex Williamson
• 'Make A Wish' by Daniel Holter and Matt Smith
• 'Stay Till Midnight' by Jim McAllister