Night of the Comet

Night of the Comet, in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, does something a lot of comedies forget to: it's consistently funny. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Catherine Mary Stewart's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on fuboTV.

Night of the Comet arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Night of the Comet from the crowd. 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. Catherine Mary Stewart and Robert Beltran lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 1984. Night of the Comet earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Night of the Comet. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Catherine Mary Stewart sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Night of the Comet was released in 1984, directed by Thom Eberhardt. The full 95-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.