midnight movie en · NOUN
Etymology
Originating in 1950s American television, the term has undergone several changes over time (see Wikipedia article).
Meanings
- A B-movie, often in camp style and with a retro theme.
- A low-budget film which has become a cult classic, referring in this sense to original tradition of showing such films at night.
- (dated) A low-budget film shown on television after midnight, particularly but not exclusively in the US.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| midnight movies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |