The Midnight Meat Train [Unrated] [Director's Cut] [Blu-ray] [2008]

This 2008 splatter classic could be my favorite Clive Barker movie adaptation ever. Director Ryuhei Kitamura's graphic novel style beautifully compliments the author's narrative of a failed photographer's quest to get to the bottom of his city's most frightening urban legend -- a butchering maniac who preys upon subway riders at the witching hour. Truly, the worst case scenario of "don't wish too hard for something." Terrific cast, headed by Bradley Cooper, Leslie Bibb, Brooke Sheilds, and Roger Bart Excellent-looking and sounding (in 7.1) Blu-ray. Lots of extras, too.

The first time I watched this film, I was put-off by the graphic violence. Since then, I've been intrigued by the psychological impacts on the central character, and his evolution throughout the film. The moral burdens of the characters, and how the story evolves, make this much more than just a graphic, violent, "slasher" movie.

I've not enjoyed the new modern style of horror being churned out but I took a gambit since this is a Clive Barker piece, and I enjoyed it. Now I wish a prequel was made based on Mahogany since he wasn't a straight up silent killer.

When first saw the film didn't quite get all the twist and turns. Better this time.

This movie stayed under the radar, but I think those who are horror fans will enjoy it. It's brutal, the ending is questionable but the movie is enjoyable.

This movie is based on a Clive Barker short story. It is Clive at his goriest and finest. Watching Bradley Cooper's character slowly change during the course of the film reflects human nature at its darkest.

best clive barker adaptation that has been made. even better than hellraiser. i highly recommend.

What a weird and gruesome horror movie. This is a great movie to watch on a Saturday night.