The Midnight Meat Train
“The most terrifying ride you'll ever take”
Synopsis
A photographer's obsessive pursuit of dark subject matter leads him into the path of a serial killer who stalks late night commuters, ultimately butchering them in the most gruesome ways.
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The Midnight Meat Train (2008) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 7, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 24, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.24x
-$11.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryuhei Kitamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Buhler
- Original Score
- Johannes Kobilke, Robb Williamson
- Original Title
- The Midnight Meat Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Lakeshore Entertainment, Midnight Picture Show, GreeneStreet Films, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryuhei Kitamura
Jeff Buhler, Clive Barker
Johannes Kobilke, Robb Williamson
Jonathan Sela
Toby Yates
Gary Lucchesi, Jorge Saralegui, Clive Barker, Joe Daley, Eric Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
Jorge Saralegui
Producer
Clive Barker
Producer
Jeff Buhler
Screenplay
Toby Yates
Editor
Ryuhei Kitamura
Director
Jonathan Sela
Director of Photography
Christopher Lawrence
Costume Design
David Leitch
Stunt Coordinator
Johannes Kobilke
Original Music Composer
Robb Williamson
Original Music Composer
Eric Reid
Producer
Tom Rosenberg
Producer
Clark Hunter
Production Design
Vincent Cirelli
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Midnight Meat Train
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Midnight Meat Train about?
A photographer's obsessive pursuit of dark subject matter leads him into the path of a serial killer who stalks late night commuters, ultimately butchering them in the most gruesome ways.
Who directed The Midnight Meat Train?
The Midnight Meat Train was directed by Ryuhei Kitamura.
Who stars in The Midnight Meat Train?
The principal cast of The Midnight Meat Train includes Bradley Cooper, Vinnie Jones, Brooke Shields, Leslie Bibb, Roger Bart.
When was The Midnight Meat Train released and how long is it?
The Midnight Meat Train was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Midnight Meat Train?
The Midnight Meat Train had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (0.24 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Midnight Meat Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Midnight Meat Train was composed by Johannes Kobilke, Robb Williamson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Midnight Meat Train?
The Midnight Meat Train holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 14A; FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).