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19 October 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
They're Coming!Plot:
After an Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, it is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
9 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(12 articles)
Slade Signs As Eclipse Director (From WENN. 23 April 2009, 12:15 AM, PDT)
Box Office, Where Is Thy Sting?
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 13 November 2007)
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The most intense and thrilling film of the year! more (457 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Josh Hartnett | ... | Sheriff Eben Oleson | |
| Melissa George | ... | Stella Oleson | |
| Danny Huston | ... | Marlow | |
| Ben Foster | ... | The Stranger | |
| Mark Boone Junior | ... | Beau Brower | |
| Mark Rendall | ... | Jake Oleson | |
| Amber Sainsbury | ... | Denise | |
| Manu Bennett | ... | Deputy Billy Kitka | |
| Megan Franich | ... | Iris | |
| Joel Tobeck | ... | Doug Hertz | |
| Elizabeth Hawthorne | ... | Lucy Ikos | |
| Nathaniel Lees | ... | Carter Davies | |
| Craig Hall | ... | Wilson Bulosan | |
| Chic Littlewood | ... | Issac Bulosan | |
| Peter Feeney | ... | John Riis |
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Rated R for strong horror violence and language.Parents Guide:
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113 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:16 | Australia:MA (re-rating on appeal) | Australia:R (original rating) | Singapore:R21 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #42767) | Germany:18 | Netherlands:16 | Singapore:M18 (edited for re-rating) | Finland:K-18 | Hong Kong:IIB | Taiwan:R-18 | Malaysia:18SG | Philippines:R-13 (cut) | Norway:18 | South Korea:18 | France:-12 | Sweden:15 | Italy:VM14 | New Zealand:R16 | UK:15 (original rating) | UK:18 (DVD rating) | Portugal:M/16 | Argentina:16 | Brazil:18 | Chile:14 | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Japan:R-15Fun Stuff
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Though they're never mentioned in the film until the credits, all of the vampires have names. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Eben burns the female vampire with the ultraviolet light, she is hit with the light while facing directly forward and her right arm is swung back, yet she gets burnt on only the left side of her face, as though it was turned, and while her left arm is unharmed, her right arm is burnt, as though it was in front. moreFAQ
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Will there be sequels?
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Sinister, brutal, and unrelentingly violent, 30 Days of Night is the best vampire movie and likely best horror movie to be unleashed upon audiences this year. As fear and dread gradually give way to full-blown terror as the ruthless vampires descend upon the isolated town, the audience is never given a moment to catch their breath. No one is safe and seldom does a sliver of hope surface in the rapidly diminishing chance of survival in this world submersed in darkness. Though the story grounds itself in preconceived vampire mythos, the visuals do not, and a masterpiece of bloody violence emerges, revealing such intensely vicious imagery that fans of the genre (as well as the original graphic novel) will revel in the carnage.
In Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost city in the world, once a year during the winter, the sun disappears for 30 days. Isolated by 80 miles of ice and snow, the town prepares for the lightless month. But a group of blood-starved vampires have made their way into the shadowy environs of Barrow to feast on the town, concerned only with satisfying their feeding frenzy. Quickly killing off the majority of townsfolk, the vampires hunt for a small remaining group of survivors led by Eben Oleson (Josh Hartnett) and his wife Stella (Melissa George), who must wait out the horrifying 30 days of night.
It is refreshing to see a vampire film that doesn't shy away from violence and that doesn't dwell on anything that can be even remotely construed as hokey. A new cinematic creature, 30 Days of Night's antagonists are ultra scary with their deformed appearances and their mercilessly gut-wrenching killing sprees. They speak in their own demonic language and have super human strength and speed, making them a Michael Myers fashioned juggernaut. High-pitched shrieks, blood-soaked visages and razor-sharp fingernails complete a frightening design of this force to be reckoned with.
The character designs are not just notable for the vampires, but also for Eben and Stella, who are brilliantly portrayed by Josh Hartnett and Melissa George. 30 Days of Night is not just about brutal vampire melees, but about sacrifice and protecting loved ones regardless of the dangers. Particularly powerful scenes continually arise as the struggling survivors are forced to cede to unbearable situations to ensure the survival of others. Eben too must make difficult choices to provide leadership for the group and to preserve his fragile relationship with his wife Stella. While it's difficult to judge authentic reactions to a vampire outbreak, the characters all perform honestly and emotionally to any event that could just have easily been grounded deeper in reality.
From beheadings to animal violence, to the slaughter of children, to maniacal misuse of a snow plow, 30 Days of Night douses you in blood and suspense. A few minutes into the film we are immersed in quick, gritty violence and intensity and it never lets up until the climactic conclusion. Never has a film been so white-knuckle thrilling and jaw-dropping shocking from start to finish. As a horror film, 30 Days of Night succeeds admirably due to its fast-paced, stunning visuals, and explosive action. A nonstop thrill ride guaranteed to please fans of the original groundbreaking graphic novel as well as newcomers to the genius of David Slade (Hard Candy) and Steve Niles (writer of the original comics).