Retro Trailer For The Gloriously Offbeat 1984 Sci-Fi Horror Comedy NIGHT OF THE COMET
This week’s retro trailer is for the 1985 film Night of the Comet, a gloriously offbeat blend of sci-fi, horror, and comedy that delivers a post-apocalyptic story with a neon-lit, mall-rat twist.
The film follows two Valley Girl sisters, Regina and Samantha, who wake up after a mysterious comet wipes out most of humanity, turning people into red dust or zombie-like mutants.
With the streets of Los Angeles eerily deserted, the girls gear up with machine guns and killer 80s fashion, and hit the mall, blasting through undead threats and government conspiracies with as much sass as firepower.
What makes Night of the Comet such a wild and fun ride is its totally unique tone. It mashes up teen comedy and zombie apocalypse like few films before or after.
It’s got some great quotable one-liners, and strong, witty female leads who are refreshingly capable without losing their bubblegum charm.
The movie leans hard into its campy vibe, but never feels lazy or throwaway. It’s one of those cult classics that manages to be both completely ridiculous and surprisingly clever, all while soaking in that glorious, day-glow 1980s aesthetic.