Vampires add new life to northern town
30 Days of Night
30 Days of Night puts a new twist on the vampire movie genre.
In Alaska, once a year there are thirty days without sun. The population of Barrow drops considerably during this time because many people cannot handle a month without light. The handful of people who are left, notice a sudden increase in crime, including vandalism and theft around the town. To add to the disarray, the phone lines and Internet are down, all of the sled dogs have been murdered and the only helicopter was disassembled.
The local sheriff, Eban Oleson (Josh Hartnett), his wife Stella (Melissa George), his brother Jake (Mark Rendall) and his grandmother are among the group of people who are now stranded in Barrow. The arrival of a stranger (Ben Foster), strange occurrences, and death put the stranded into a frenzy of paranoia. It soon becomes clear that something is horribly wrong. Vampires have learned of Barrow's 30 days of night and see this phenomenon as the perfect opportunity to make a comeback for their species. Can the vampires withstand the cold and whiteouts to wipe this small town off the map or will the stranded people last the month?
I liked this movie a lot. It had a fresh approach to vampires. Vampires have become very popular in movies and it was nice to see a different approach. This movie was right up there with the classics, From Dusk till Dawn, John Carpenter's Vampires, Interview with a Vampire and The Lost Boys.
The vampires are uniquely presented. Their clothing is that of people who are clearly not living in common society, they have long fingernails, unkempt hair and overall look like dirty deserters. They look physically normal most of the time, but when it is time to hunt, their heads are distorted, and weirdly shaped, their teeth are long and they have very high-pitched screams. They are merciless and very scary. The story originally was a comic book and I was very pleased with how it transitioned into a movie.
Hartnett (Lucky Number Slevin) did an excellent job. I have always liked the presence he brings to a movie. Melissa George (The Amityville Horror) was awesome. She was tough and I really hope to see her in more movies. Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma), even in a small role was terrific. He can play the creepy, weird guy better than anyone out there. Overall, this movie was fresh, scary and enjoyable. I recommend it to anyone who likes a vampire movie with lots of action.
Final Words: Saw it. Loved it. I am so glad that the sun rises every morning.
30 Days of Night puts a new twist on the vampire movie genre.
In Alaska, once a year there are thirty days without sun. The population of Barrow drops considerably during this time because many people cannot handle a month without light. The handful of people who are left, notice a sudden increase in crime, including vandalism and theft around the town. To add to the disarray, the phone lines and Internet are down, all of the sled dogs have been murdered and the only helicopter was disassembled.
The local sheriff, Eban Oleson (Josh Hartnett), his wife Stella (Melissa George), his brother Jake (Mark Rendall) and his grandmother are among the group of people who are now stranded in Barrow. The arrival of a stranger (Ben Foster), strange occurrences, and death put the stranded into a frenzy of paranoia. It soon becomes clear that something is horribly wrong. Vampires have learned of Barrow's 30 days of night and see this phenomenon as the perfect opportunity to make a comeback for their species. Can the vampires withstand the cold and whiteouts to wipe this small town off the map or will the stranded people last the month?
I liked this movie a lot. It had a fresh approach to vampires. Vampires have become very popular in movies and it was nice to see a different approach. This movie was right up there with the classics, From Dusk till Dawn, John Carpenter's Vampires, Interview with a Vampire and The Lost Boys.
The vampires are uniquely presented. Their clothing is that of people who are clearly not living in common society, they have long fingernails, unkempt hair and overall look like dirty deserters. They look physically normal most of the time, but when it is time to hunt, their heads are distorted, and weirdly shaped, their teeth are long and they have very high-pitched screams. They are merciless and very scary. The story originally was a comic book and I was very pleased with how it transitioned into a movie.
Hartnett (Lucky Number Slevin) did an excellent job. I have always liked the presence he brings to a movie. Melissa George (The Amityville Horror) was awesome. She was tough and I really hope to see her in more movies. Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma), even in a small role was terrific. He can play the creepy, weird guy better than anyone out there. Overall, this movie was fresh, scary and enjoyable. I recommend it to anyone who likes a vampire movie with lots of action.
Final Words: Saw it. Loved it. I am so glad that the sun rises every morning.
