“12 to Midnight,” a movie featuring scenes from Tamaqua and surrounding areas, has hit the big screen.

To celebrate its release, the WK&S Railroad in Kempton will hold “12 to Midnight” train rides on Sept. 20 and 21, followed by outdoor showings of the film.

The venue is fitting since parts of the heart-pounding crime and horror movie were filmed on the train and railroad property.

“It’s a great location,” said co-producer Robert “Bob” Savakinus of Cannon Fire Productions, Scranton.

Train rides depart at 7 p.m. both days, and afterward, folks will watch the movie as it’s played among the shadows and scenery featured in the flick.

Savakinus expects it to be a bone-chilling experience — just how watching a horror movie should be.

“12 to Midnight” stars Hungarian actor Robert Bronzi, who bears a striking resemblance to the late actor Charles Bronson. Bronzi plays the role of a detective who gets kicked off the police force when his wife’s murder drives him to drink.

He returns when a serial killer appears to be taunting him — and turns out to be superhuman.

Viewers will recognize quite a few places in Tamaqua, including borough hall, Odd Fellows Cemetery, the train station and restaurant, Side Track Tap Room and the Owl Creek Reservoirs.

“It was wonderful,” Savakinus said. “What a welcoming community.”

The crew also filmed in Centralia and at the No. 9 Mine in Lansford.

“A lot of scenes from the No. 9 Mine are in it,” Savakinus said. “We are trying to highlight the local attractions.”

“12 to Midnight” also stars Lehigh Valley actor Daniel Roebuck, of Rob Zombie’s “The Munsters” and the television series “Lost,” and Tito Ortiz, who’s known for his stints with Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Local residents served as extras in the production.

Since it was released, Savakinus said comments have been positive.

“It’s been getting some pretty good reviews from what I am reading online,” he said.

It is available on DirectTV and will be available on other streaming sites.

The film is coproduced by Jeff Miller of Millman Productions. The Anthracite Heritage Cultural Board was instrumental in the success of making the film, Savakinus added.

Tickets are available for the “12 to Midnight” train ride and screening by visiting https://bit.ly/WKS-12toMidnight. WK&S Railroad, also known as the Hawk Mountain Line, is at 42 Community Center Drive, Kempton.