Midnight - Movie Reviews (2025)

Midnight is a solid piece of horror escapism, but suffers from a tendency toward familiar narrative and psychological shortcuts.

Full Review | Oct 10, 2024

“Midnight” is a fast-paced thriller that hits all the jump scares: A mother and daughter who cannot hear or speak. An insatiable serial killer. A former Marine trying to save his younger sister. And a bunch of incompetent police officers.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 28, 2023

Midnight is a pulse-pumping thriller with ample bursts of white-knuckled suspense.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 23, 2023

Midnight enthralls in its thills, excels in its execution, and allows a talented cast to bring this repeatedly anxiety-inducing stunner to life. A real hidden gem, seek this one out!

Full Review | May 13, 2022

Zigs every time you expect it to zag, Midnight is a pulse-pounding thriller that boasts three exceptional lead performances. Don't miss this one.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Apr 26, 2022

A tense cat and mouse thriller in the spirit of "women in peril" films of the 90s. Exquisitely directed chase sequences are amplified by Wi Ha-joon's villainous performance as Do-shik, who is equal parts menacing and charming.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Apr 26, 2022

Midnight is average, but Wi Ha-Juns performance is extraordinary and chilling.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 31, 2022

Time and again, right when the script seems to have played out all its cards, theres an unexpected turn that puts everything back into play.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Mar 28, 2022

Midnight is an exceptional example of taking something overly familiar and making it feel fresh by simply creating characters we can get behind instead of the usual unlikeable caricatures or stock slasher victims.

Full Review | Mar 23, 2022

Marking the impressive debut of writer/director Kwon Oh-seung, this cleverly constructed South Korean serial killer flick unfolds in the dead of night in the near-deserted backstreets of Seoul.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 17, 2022

Midnight is a pleasure of a horror. Stripped down and lean, it’s clever and well executed while maintaining a social message throughout. Another horror hit from Korea that deserves to be seen.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 16, 2022

For all the nasty genre flourishes in director Kwon Oh-seung’s box of tricks, the result is never exploitative.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 10, 2022

Kwon can’t resist over-egging the pudding in the final act with a protracted, borderline-silly finale; but even that excess makes it interesting.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 8, 2022

The direction is terrific, giving us an introduction to Kyung Mi's world first, then showing just how easy it is to be taken in by a smooth stranger.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Oct 11, 2021

"Midnight" has its faults, particularly with the story that has its number of holes, but in general, emerges as a rather entertaining and quite original crime thriller that will satisfy all fans of the genre.

Full Review | Original Score: 6.5/10 | Sep 12, 2021

Cleverly constructed with some inventive ideas, Midnight is an electric game of cat and mouse that will leave you with your heart in your throat.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 7, 2021

Kwon Oh-seung's debut feature enters the pantheon of breathless thrillers, delivering a propulsive, unpredictable film that's lighter than most of its ilk but no less intense or well crafted.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Sep 6, 2021

Kwon Oh-seung's MIDNIGHT will leave you on the edge of your seat. It makes a strong mark within the thriller genre.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 1, 2021