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6.2 / 10(467 votes)IMDbPG-1319841h 35m$14.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Night of the Comet

“They came. They Shopped. They saved the world!”

Synopsis

After a comet wipes out most of life on Earth, two Valley Girls find themselves fighting against cannibal zombies and a sinister group of scientists.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Night Of The Comet (1984) - Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-05

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 16, 1984

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 10, 1985

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (4.81x ROI)

Production Budget

$3M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$14.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

4.81x

+$11.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $3MWorldwide: $14.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Thom Eberhardt
Screenplay & Story
Thom Eberhardt
Original Score
David Richard Campbell
Original Title
Night of the Comet
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Budget
$3M
Worldwide Gross
$14.4M
Production Studios
Thomas Coleman and Michael Rosenblatt Productions, Film Development Fund

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Thom Eberhardt

Screenplay & Story

Thom Eberhardt

Original Score & Music

David Richard Campbell

Director of Photography

Arthur Albert

Film Editing

Fred Stafford

Producers

Wayne Crawford, Michael Rosenblatt, Thomas Coleman, Andrew Lane

Department Leadership Roster

Thom Eberhardt

Thom Eberhardt

Writer

John Muto

Production Design

Wayne Crawford

Wayne Crawford

Producer

David Richard Campbell

Original Music Composer

Arthur Albert

Arthur Albert

Director of Photography

Andrew Lane

Producer

Thom Eberhardt

Thom Eberhardt

Director

Fred Stafford

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Night of the Comet.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Comet

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Night of the Comet about?

After a comet wipes out most of life on Earth, two Valley Girls find themselves fighting against cannibal zombies and a sinister group of scientists.

Who directed Night of the Comet?

Night of the Comet was directed by Thom Eberhardt.

Who stars in Night of the Comet?

The principal cast of Night of the Comet includes Catherine Mary Stewart, Robert Beltran, Kelli Maroney, Sharon Farrell, Mary Woronov.

When was Night of the Comet released and how long is it?

Night of the Comet was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

What was the box office and production budget of Night of the Comet?

Night of the Comet had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $14.4M at the worldwide box office (4.81 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Night of the Comet?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Comet was composed by David Richard Campbell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Comet?

Night of the Comet holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).