There is a wholesome quality to this film that is very relatable for the audience. You watch Night of the Comet and you feel strong influences from multiple genres—as the quote from Variety magazine suggests, it’s like a cross between Night of the Living Dead and Valley Girl. There is even a feel-good ‘80s soundtrack. It’s no wonder this film has become a cult classic.
One thing that is very endearing about this film is the relationship between the two sisters. The conflict and friendship between them comes across on screen in a way that is very natural. There is a memorable scene where the girls fight over “the last man on Earth”, played by Robert Beltran. They laugh at each other when they realize it’s the end of the world and they are arguing over something that seems so insignificant by comparison. The film also features Mary Woronov, who co-starred with Robert Beltran in the low-budget cult film Eating Raoul (1982).
Besides acting, another aspect of the film deserving praise is the directing. Thom Eberhardt—who also wrote the story—has a real eye for his shots and a sense of pace unlike other films of the genre. We are treated to long, slow shots of the streets and skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles. It really gives the viewer the sense that Regina and Samantha are all alone out there after the celestial phenomenon wiped out all the other citizens over night.
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