Night of the Comet (1984): Girls Against the Laidback Zombie Apocalypse

Why is Night of the Comet a cult classic horror science-fiction classic?Released in 1984 on a ~$700,000 budget, Night of the Comet’s laid-back take on the apocalypse has earned it an enduring popularity among cult and horror movie fans.And with two female protagonists, many have seen it as the precursor to female characters like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.When the Earth passes through a comet's tail, the first time since the destruction of the dinosaurs, most everyone on the planet is turned to calcium dust or an infected zombie. But the real drag for sister survivors Reggie and Samantha? How to find dates in the apocalypse.In this episode, I discuss military brat valley girls, cannibal zombies through simple makeup effects, and plenty of trouble at the mall.Written and Directed by Thom Eberhardt. Starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Robert Beltran, Sharon Farrell, Mary Woronov, and Geoffrey Lewis.Connect with us on Bluesky:@not-ni-theaters.bsky.socialAnd to read more of Will's writing or check out more podcast episodes, you can visit him at: willturntale.com