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The Midnight Meat Train
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58 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Premiere
    Reviewed by: Jenni Miller
    75
    It's equal parts shivery and silly -- eyeball popping in slo-mo!
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Luke Y. Thompson
    70
    Director Ryuhei Kitamura (Versus) is a bit weak when it comes to storytelling, but there are few who could so enthusiastically stage a butcher fight amid hanging human carcasses in a subway car.
  3. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    50
    May not be grade-A prime, but it ain't chopped liver either.
  4. Variety
    Reviewed by: Rob Nelson
    50
    Film isn't scary, per se, but it's mostly effective nonetheless, with Cooper capably steering his character from charming young artist to nervous wreck, evoking Ralph Fiennes' more unhinged turns along the way.
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6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. Paul_Yoon
    3
    Until the end, the storytelling line of this movie is really fabulous; however, flawless and soulless ending disturbs to make an exciting and astonishing horror movie.… Full Review »
  2. AmieM
    7
    Probably the best horror film in a while. Some of the gore scenes are over the top but definitely original - unlike the majority of Saw type cash-ins. There were some scenes I couldn't watch but some fight scenes made me laugh.… Full Review »
  3. BobMetal
    1
    oK the name itself if the biggest turnoff i've ever seen... How did they decide the name, did they spin a wheel or something. don't even bother. It will make you not want to go on the subway at midnight ever again for no real reason...… Full Review »
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