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30 Days of Night
2007 113 min New Zealand, United States of America R 18+
★6.2
Horror, Thriller
Director: David Slade
🎭 Based on
«30 Days of Night»
byBen Templesmith
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Description
This is the story of an isolated Alaskan town that is plunged into darkness for a month each year when the sun sinks below the horizon. As the last rays of light fade, the town is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires bent on an uninterrupted orgy of destruction. Only the small town's husband-and-wife Sheriff team stand between the survivors and certain destruction.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$39.57M
Worldwide:
$80.28M
Starring
Josh Hartnett
Actor
Melissa George
Actor
Danny Huston
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2008
— Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 2008
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
The film is recognized for its effective use of the Alaskan polar night to create an oppressive atmosphere. While its unromanticized and visceral depiction of vampires is widely praised, the screenplay is frequently criticized for its unoriginality.
| Originality | The vampires are portrayed as visceral, unglamorous predators rather than romanticized figures. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively leverages the Alaskan polar night to create a sense of isolation. | |
| Emotion | The film is noted for its intense and brutal levels of violence. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for its unoriginal and cliché narrative structure. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the acting are divided between praise for the leads and criticism of the cast's overall effectiveness. |