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Unto Midnight

Unto Midnight

2023
Documentary History War
9 min NR USA
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An anti-war exploration of the filmmaker's experience with recurring nightmares about a potential nuclear apocalypse, through the lens of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Callum Wilkins
Starring
Peter Jakeson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Mar 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Peter Jakeson offers a compelling, albeit subdued, performance in 'Unto Midnight,' a film that grapples with the terrifying spectre of nuclear war. The director’s vision, which remains a mystery, guides us through a landscape of personal nightmares and…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 19, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a profoundly affecting piece of filmmaking. 'Unto Midnight' is an urgent anti-war testament, anchored by Peter Jakeson's compelling portrayal of a mind wrestling with existential dread. The director, in an unseen but palpable role, skilfully interweaves…

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Unto Midnight' ventures into dark territory, using the filmmaker's nightmares of nuclear apocalypse as a springboard for an anti-war narrative. Peter Jakeson’s central performance is the anchor, conveying a palpable sense of unease. The film’s tone is predominantly…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A visceral exploration of fear and history, 'Unto Midnight' is a haunting cinematic experience. Peter Jakeson carries the narrative with a performance that feels both vulnerable and intensely focused. The film’s directorial approach, though uncredited, masterfully blends personal…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Peter Jakeson delivers a raw, introspective performance in 'Unto Midnight,' a film that bravely confronts the chilling possibility of nuclear annihilation. The director, whose identity remains elusive, crafts a tone that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.…

FAQs

The film weaves a compelling narrative by linking the filmmaker's personal, recurring nightmares of nuclear apocalypse to the tangible historical reality of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This juxtaposition allows 'Unto Midnight' to explore the psychological impact of existential threats, transforming abstract fears into a visceral and historically informed anti-war message.