The Forsaken (2001)

A young man gets embroiled in a war against vampires.

Director:

J.S. Cardone

Writer:

J.S. Cardone

Stars:

Kerr Smith, Brendan Fehr, Izabella Miko

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kerr Smith	...	Sean
Brendan Fehr	...	Nick
Izabella Miko	...	Megan
Johnathon Schaech	...	Kit
Phina Oruche	...	Cym
Simon Rex	...	Pen
Carrie Snodgress	...	Ina Hamm
Alexis Thorpe	...	Teddy
F.J. Flynn	...	Hoot
Beth Ann Styne	...	Garage Woman
Bert Emmett	...	Desk Clerk
A.J. Buckley	...	Mike
Julia Schultz	...	Blonde
Tony Pierce	...	Mechanic
James Marsh	...	Mitch (as Jamie Marsh)

Storyline

Sean is driving cross-country to deliver a vintage Mercedes and attend his sister's wedding when he picks up hitchhiker Nick, who just happens to be a vampire hunter, tracking down a group of youthful vampires who feed on unwary travelers. They run into Megan, who has been left for dead by the vampires. As they use her as a lure for the vampires, Sean becomes attracted to her. After Sean is infected with the vampire virus, he, Megan and Nick must race against time to kill the vampire leader Kit to stop Sean from becoming one of the undead.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire | virus | hitchhiker | vampire hunter | homoeroticism | 

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Taglines:

The night... has an appetite.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence/gore, language and sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Sony/Screen Gems

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 April 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Desert Vampires

Filming Locations:

Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$3,020,159 (USA) (27 April 2001)

Gross:

$6,755,271 (USA) (25 May 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Gems, Sandstorm Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Carrie Snodgress's last feature film.

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Goofs

When Sean is driving down the desert highway the camera truck passes on the left of the Mercedes he is driving and is reflected on the body of the car.

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Quotes

Nick: We are fucked. Take a look at the world we inherited. We're a bunch of fast-food munching MTV freaks humping the great Amercian Dream. The generation before us sold their innocence for 200 digitally enhanced satellite stations, and it's been downhill ever since. They had Mickey Mouse, Easy Rider and The Beatles. Alright? We got South Park, The Blair Bitch and Ricky Martin. Alright? They had "Be here now!". We got "Shit Happens!". If that doesn't put thinks in perspective, i dunno what does. I ...

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Connections

References Easy Rider (1969)

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Soundtracks

"I Can Tell"
Written by Johnny Lee Schell
Performed by Johnny Lee Schell

User Reviews

Kerr....

I'm not a fan of Dawsons Creek, by that I mean I never got to see it but if I can ever watch it I will, but I have heard of Kerr Smith and it was the only reason I watched this movie. What I found, however was actually a really good and in parts scary, sexy, vampire movie. People say it's not original, I think it is. The vampire lore has been modernised (modernized) very well in certain tv shows, but Forsaken Desert Vampires really did scare me, and I felt something for the poor people who I felt were just like me in this horror nightmare being chased by vampires. If you dont like great acting, scary scenes, drama or great music than don't watch this movie, cause it has it all. Plus it has Kerr in a singlet and cars, what else do you need?? I was 17 when I first saw it, and think it's great for people in and around that age bracket.