In short, presenting After Midnight as a horror film is misleading – it will be much more enjoyable going in knowing that it will lean on a romantic drama storyline than expecting scares.

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | Jan 22, 2023

You might not have heard of names like Garnder, Stella, Grant, Zebrowski, and Benson just yet, but have faith that their thoughtful, imaginative extraordinary mash-up movie will soon change that.

Full Review | Original Score: A | Feb 10, 2022

While it strains to fill its runtime, the pitch perfect ending makes up for everything.

Full Review | Sep 13, 2021

A stalwart of modern horror and genre filmmaking, Gardner should be the name anyone looking to cast unconventional rom-coms seeks out when the pandemic is a thing of the past.

Full Review | Sep 10, 2021

The individual viewer's patience for the cheeky creature feature After Midnight will depend on their tolerance for delayed satisfaction and quirky genre-mashing.

Full Review | Original Score: B- | Mar 2, 2021

After Midnight may confound and frustrate some, but deserves some praise just for trying something a little different. It doesn't always work, but it tries.

Full Review | Feb 18, 2021

The balance that After Midnight strikes between a two-hander and a monster story warrants a Valentine's Day weekend look, and maybe even a scary conversation.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Feb 11, 2021

A horror story that is as concerned with getting across the love between its leads as it is the scares. Great lead performances and a fantastic ending.

Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Feb 9, 2021

A smart and insightful low-key romantic drama -- that also may have monsters as part of the problem.

Full Review | Aug 7, 2020

At its best, After Midnight shows what a low budget independent film can accomplish on both a narrative and visual level. It's a compelling tale of loss, the ups and downs of romantic relationships, and of course, evil bloodthirsty creatures (maybe).

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 31, 2020

Gardner and Grant deliver wonderful, grounded performances. It's not hammy scenery-chewing acting with a capital A. They give earthy, lived-in performances.

Full Review | Jul 23, 2020

This is a love story that's accessible to your spouse who either has the Nightmare on Elm Street Boxset, or makes you watch The Notebook every darn Valentine's Day.

Full Review | Jun 27, 2020

After Midnight might be one the most tense and genuine love stories I've ever seen, the monster is a bonus.

Full Review | Jun 24, 2020

After Midnight is another wonderful example of a small movie achieving great things. This quirky romantic comedy/horror from directors Jeremy Gardner and Christian Stella delivers on almost every level.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 22, 2020

as Hank's different anniversary memories fall into place, building a mosaic-like picture of a long-term, loving relationship and its gradual breakdown,... the intrusive, ever-returning monster proves a multivalent symbol

Full Review | Jun 9, 2020

After Midnight is a minor marvel.

Full Review | Jun 3, 2020

In a season filled with age-old Grudges and evil Boys, a poignant study of heartbreak, viewed through the prism of a creature feature, is a welcome surprise.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 4, 2020

After Midnight shows much potential in its early-goings, which makes the lack of a satisfying follow-through all the more disappointing.

Full Review | Mar 3, 2020

If a viewer's willing to accept that there might be more tenderness than terror, accepting the brief scenes of fiendish interaction for what they are, however, After Midnight can be a rewarding experience.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Feb 26, 2020

To Gardner's great credit, After Midnight succeeds as both a sweet romantic drama rooted in real-life experience and a tense creature feature with more than a few well-timed jumps

Full Review | Feb 18, 2020