Near Dark

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George W Mar 9, 2019 I think this is one of the dumbest movies ever made. Transfusion can cure vampirism? Swing and a miss.

Feb 2, 2019 The best thrilling movie ever made!

Ron R Jan 20, 2019 Kathryn Bigelowâ(TM)s look at a gang of outlaw vampires in Oklahoma (and thereabouts) was completely off my radar in 1987 (but I did see Lost Boys, 1987, which I donâ(TM)t recall as being particularly good). Near Dark is a hybrid look at punk rock kids, western loners/homesteaders, and, yes, bloodsuckers (although the term vampire is never mentioned). Caleb (Adrian Pasnar) is a more-or-less responsible teen who hits on the wrong girl (Jenny Wright), one who turns out to be a member of a gang of rough characters led by Lance Henriksen (so you know itâ(TM)s tough). After she bites him, they strongarm him into the gang â" setting him the challenge of actually killing some prey. Until then, his membership is provisional, but heâ(TM)s squeamish (or perhaps kind-hearted). Bigelow navigates between competing modes: a moody romance between Pasnar and Wrightâ(TM)s characters and a full-on blood-and-guts shoot-em-up action film (with lots of fire, since the gang combusts in sunlight). Henriksen is steely and mean but wild man Bill Paxton puts the edge into these latter scenes. These two and Jenette Goldstein starred in James Cameronâ(TM)s Aliens (1986) the previous year and were hired as a team for this picture due to their camaraderie/presence (of course, Bigelow and Cameron were subsequently married, for a short while). The end result is rather uneven but with glimpses of something greater, more romantic. (I never saw Twilight, 2008 â" is this a forerunner?). See more

Rey W Jan 13, 2019 Dated. Great cast though.

Abraham S Oct 21, 2018 Was on cell for whole movie but it wasnt scary and felt extremely out dated.

Jan 4, 2018 Now, this movie is known for being Kathryn Bigelow's solo debut as a director, but making her mark with Near Dark, it shows just how talented she can be through her writing and directing. It even showcases a psychotic performance from Bill Paxton, and a great combination between vampires and the western world. It even makes you ask questions, and that's what makes it a great film. See more

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