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Near Dark (1987)
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Cast: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton
Runtime94 min
Rating18
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A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.
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Near Dark is a critically acclaimed horror film from 1987 directed by Kathryn Bigelow. The film has developed a cult following over the years and is considered an underrated gem, blending elements of vampire lore with a Western aesthetic. While it received mixed reviews upon initial release, the film has since been recognized for its innovative style and strong performances.
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Fans of genre-bending horror will appreciate director Kathryn Bigelow's 1987 vampire western Near Dark, with its gritty visuals, gripping performances from actors like Lance Henriksen, and compelling exploration of the morally ambiguous nature of vampirism.
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Near Dark is a 1987 American neo-Western horror film co-written and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, and starring Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen and Jenette Goldstein. The plot follows a young man in a small Oklahoma town who becomes involved with a family of nomadic American vampires.
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