Thirty years on, and _Near Dark_ still holds up. A young Bill Paxton steals the show as a Texas vampire who's equal parts bikie and cowboy, even amongst such stars as Lance Henriksen and Adrian Pasdar. One of the most influential vampire films of all time, it's vibrations can still be felt in the monster movies of today, and while that's not always a good thing, it's noteworthy, and _Near Dark_ in and of itself is a great Southern Gothic tale for the modern world. _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._
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.
Quick Stats
6.8
TMDB Rating
912
Votes
1h 34m
Runtime
$5.0M
Budget
$3.4M
Box Office
68%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorKathryn Bigelow
WriterEric Red
CinematographyAdam Greenberg
ComposerPaul Haslinger
EditorHoward E. Smith
Production DesignJohn Bucklin
Produced by
DEGF/MNear Dark Joint Venture
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Critics & Reviews
1 featuredCast
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
Marcie Leeds
Sarah Colton
Kenny Call
Deputy Sheriff
E
Edward Corbett
Ticket Seller
Troy Evans
Plainclothes Officer
B
Bill Cross
Sheriff Eakers
Roger Aaron Brown
Cajun Truck Driver
Thomas Wagner
Bartender
R
Robert Winley
Patron in Bar
