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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
2012 105 min Russia, United States of America R 18+
★5.4
Action, Fantasy, Horror
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
🎭 Based on
«Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter»
bySeth Grahame-Smith
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Description
President Lincoln's mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers.
Budget:
$69M
US Gross:
$37.52M
Worldwide:
$116.5M
Starring
Benjamin Walker
Actor
Rufus Sewell
Actor
Dominic Cooper
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a polarizing action film that blends historical mythos with stylized supernatural horror. While many viewers appreciate the visually striking production design and ambitious action sequences, critics are sharply divided over the absurdity of its premise and the lack of narrative depth.
| Production | The production design and aesthetic choices effectively craft a dark, moody atmosphere that enhances the period setting. | |
| Acting | Rufus Sewell delivers a standout, charismatic performance as the primary antagonist. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for its shallow development, relying on hackneyed dialogue and a thin, predictable revenge plot. | |
| Direction | The visual effects and action choreography are divisive: some find them exhilarating and polished, while others view them as chaotic, physically absurd, and over-reliant on slow-motion. | |
| Accessibility | Reactions to the 3D presentation split between those who enjoy the immersive, explicit gore and those who find the gimmicks distracting and pointless. |