Byzantium

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Byzantium

R,

2013,

1h 58m,

Horror/

Mystery & Thriller/

Drama

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65%

118 Reviews

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51%

10,000+ Ratings

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51%

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Mayhem follows when two female vampires who are on the run from a kindred group take refuge at a seaside British community.

Critics Consensus

Director Neil Jordan remains as expert as ever when it comes to setting a chilling mood, but Byzantium struggles to match its creepily alluring atmosphere with a suitably compelling story.

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Amy Taubin

Film Comment Magazine

Aug 29, 2019

Arterton and Ronan's characters have the determination and brio of true heroines.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Sep 5, 2018

It's melancholia at its most trying.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

Sep 5, 2017

4/5

Arresting, gory and surprising, this flight-of-horror fantasy is wonderfully acted for post-Twilight vamp lovers craving something altogether eerier but emotionally resonant.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Sep 2, 2022

4/4

From the stunning compositions to Eleanor’s thoughtful narration to the poetic drama of Jordan’s treatment, the theme of storytelling itself unfolds and transforms what may be considered familiar vampire material into operatic fantasy.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Jan 31, 2021

2/5

An elegant, if slightly dull film, that tries to bring something new to the Twilightized vampire genre, but staked by flawed storytelling.

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

Jul 8, 2020

B

Occasionally bloody and violent, "Byzantium" is primarily a somber tale of a woeful, savage life.

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Apr 5, 2019

Great movie, reminded me of Interview with a Vampire. Interesting all the way through

Poe S

Jan 23, 2019

Original and unique story for a usually over-killed genre. Great acting, realistic script, good visuals and creative idea. Very refreshing and underrated

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Albus S

Nov 25, 2018

Cool little vampire film. I'm not sure why all the middling reviews- it looks great and the two leads do a fantastic job with their characters. It's a little hokey in places, but it is about vampires! Definitely worth a look.

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Theodore R

Oct 19, 2018

Not scary but a very nice story re mother and daughter vamps being chased by other vamps. Good plot, great acting. Was pleasantly surprised.

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Luke S

Sep 23, 2018

This random movie find of the day easily ends up in my Top 5 vampire movies of all time. I don't really care what the critics think. Plus, the cast is to die for.

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Hermione R

Jul 30, 2018

A different take on the vampire mythos with haunting visuals and interesting characters. If the characters had been expanded on I would have liked this more but you can't have everything.

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Neil Jordan

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Gemma Arterton

Clara

Saoirse Ronan

Eleanor

Jonny Lee Miller

Ruthven

Caleb Landry Jones

Frank

Sam Riley

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Synopsis

Mayhem follows when two female vampires who are on the run from a kindred group take refuge at a seaside British community.

Director: Neil Jordan
Producer: Stephen Woolley, Alan Moloney, Elizabeth Karlsen, William D. Johnson, Sam Englebardt
Screenwriter: Moira Buffini
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Parallel Film Productions Ltd., Lipsync Productions, Number 9 Films
Rating: R (Language|Bloody Violence|Sexual Content)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 22, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $84.3K
Runtime: 1h 58m

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