I’ll date myself with this, but I used to go see Kentucky Fried Movie, Wizards, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Midnight Madness at the local multiplex.
I can also attest, after working many years on the late shifts, that there are a lot of really weird, unsavory types who seem to come out only at night to shop or whatever, in addition to the regular criminal and gang banger types.
Yeah, but you’re talking about those weird cult hits. I went to see the “Star Wars” prequels (for some reason) at the midnight showings. Those were just nerds looking to watch a (supposedly) fun movie. Not a thing threatening about such an event.
I certainly wouldn’t bring a kid to a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” midnight showing. That’s a bit of a recipe for insanity there that kids don’t need to see.
So what? Your child needs to learn how to navigate the world some day—sickos included. Might as well start them off while they’re young. Think how better prepared they will be once they get older (if, of course, they get the chance).