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Release Date:
2 October 1987 (USA) moreTagline:
Killing you would be easy, they'd rather terrify you...forever. morePlot:
A young man reluctantly joins a travelling "family" of evil vampires, when the girl he'd tried to seduce is part of that group. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(53 articles)
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Bill Paxton stole the show moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Adrian Pasdar | ... | Caleb Colton | |
| Jenny Wright | ... | Mae | |
| Lance Henriksen | ... | Jesse Hooker | |
| Bill Paxton | ... | Severen | |
| Jenette Goldstein | ... | Diamondback | |
| Tim Thomerson | ... | Loy Colton | |
| Joshua John Miller | ... | Homer (as Joshua Miller) | |
| Marcie Leeds | ... | Sarah Colton | |
| Kenny Call | ... | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Ed Corbett | ... | Ticket Seller | |
| Troy Evans | ... | Plainclothes Officer | |
| Bill Cross | ... | Sheriff Eakers | |
| Roger Aaron Brown | ... | Cajun Truck Driver | |
| Thomas Wagner | ... | Bartender | |
| Robert Winley | ... | Patron in Bar |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
94 min | Sweden:86 min (cut version)Country:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Ultra StereoCertification:
New Zealand:R16 | Portugal:M/18 | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Germany:16 (2003) | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:18 (1987)Fun Stuff
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While shooting in the desert, Lance Henriksen relieved the boredom between takes by hopping in his car and taking short drives through the desert, still in costume and often staying in character. According to Henriksen and Bill Paxton, the two were stopped by a policeman who became so unnerved questioning Jesse about his speeding that the officer became visibly uncomfortable, stepping back and placing his hand on his firearm. The obviously flustered officer decided to send them on their way rather than write them a ticket. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Homer is on his knees in the middle of the road the station wagon with Diamond Back and Jesse is seen driving in the opposite direction. In the very next shot the station wagon is driving directly toward Caleb. moreSoundtrack:
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This film is obviously stolen by Bill Paxton and although the plot is very simple there are some interesting points of discussion for example the whole blood transfusion scenario. It is an enjoyable vampire western, however the word vampire is never expressed in the film. It neglects all the vampire clichés, and is impressive for it's time. It's quite obvious that films such as From Dusk Til Dawn and The Forsaken have taken there inspiration from this movie. The best scene is by far the bar slaughter. For Kathryn Bigalow's first film it is a triumph and a film to be proud of. I think that anyone who hasn't seen this film should give it a look, because it cleverly combines comedy, drama, horror and gore, but for people who are slightly sickened by the site of blood and horrific killings, be wary of Severens' spur to the neck slaughter.