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From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

R | | Action, Crime, Horror | 19 January 1996 (USA)
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Two criminals and their hostages unknowingly seek temporary refuge in a truck stop populated by vampires, with chaotic results.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Seth Gecko
... Richard Gecko
... Jacob Fuller
... Kate Fuller
Ernest Liu ... Scott Fuller
... Santanico Pandemonium
... Border Guard / Chet Pussy / Carlos
... Razor Charlie
... Sex Machine
... Frost
... Texas Ranger Earl McGraw
Brenda Hillhouse ... Hostage Gloria Hill
... FBI Agent Stanley Chase
... Old Timer Motel Owner
... Newscaster Kelly Houge
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Storyline

After a bank heist in Abilene with several casualties, the bank robber Seth Gecko and his psychopath and rapist brother Richard Gecko continue their crime spree in a convenience store in the middle of the desert while heading to Mexico with a hostage. They decide to stop for a while in a low-budget motel. Meanwhile the former minister Jacob Fuller is traveling on vacation with his son Scott and his daughter Kate in a RV. Jacob lost his faith after the death of his beloved wife in a car accident and quit his position of pastor of his community and stops for the night in the same motel Seth and Richard are lodged. When Seth sees the recreational vehicle, he abducts Jacob and his family to help his brother and him to cross the Mexico border, promising to release them on the next morning. They head to the truck drivers and bikers bar Titty Twister where Seth will meet with his partner Carlos in the dawn. When they are watching the dancer Santanico Pandemonium, Seth and Richard fight with ... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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vampire | sex offender | brother | rapist | stripper | See All (192) »

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Action | Crime | Horror

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and gore, language and nudity | See all certifications »

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Also Known As:

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Box Office

Budget:

$19,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,240,805, 21 January 1996, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$25,753,840

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$33,500,000
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Trivia

When the Geckos and Fullers are drinking at the Titty Twister, you can see a neon Chango beer sign behind Seth. Chango was the beer served at the Mexican dive bar in Desperado (1995), directed by Robert Rodriguez. Quentin Tarantino also had a small role in that film, and his character was served the same beer. Furthermore, the bartender that served Tarantino's character Chango beer, was played by Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin. See more »

Goofs

The same girl who dances on Frost's table (the one wearing the headband with green feathers) can be seen dancing on the floor when Seth offers the Fullers a drink. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Pete Bottoms: Hey, Earl
Earl McGraw: Yes, sir.
Pete Bottoms: What do ya know?
Earl McGraw: Well, it's a hot goddam day
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Crazy Credits

Ernest Liu's opening credit is run off the screen by Seth and Richard's car. See more »

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Texas Funeral
Written by David Vaught
Performed by Jon Wayne
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So tacky it's good...
21 March 2001 | by – See all my reviews

I have to say that this is actually a good movie although it does lose it's way towards the end. The final 15 minutes I thought were a little crappy. I prefer more realism in my vampires but having said that, I cannot fault Tarantino, his is perfect in the role as the twisted Richard Gecko, and although I don't usually like George Clooney he was surprisingly cool as Seth. There are some funny moments that you have to have a slightly twisted humour to appreciate (which I do!) and as long as you don't take it too seriously, it is an entertaining movie. If you like overacting, lots and lots of blood and Tarantino movies then go see.
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