30 Days of Night
Also known as Barrow, Alaska. Night Work
2007 vampire horror film directed by David Slade
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6.4This is the story of an isolated Alaskan town that is plunged into darkness for a month each year when the sun sinks below the horizon. As the last rays of light fade, the town is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires bent on an uninterrupted orgy of destruction. Only the small town's husband-and-wife Sheriff team stand between the survivors and certain destruction.
Released: 2007-10-17113 minDir: David SladeHorror, ThrillerBudget: $30.0MBox office: $80.3MPart of: 30 Days of Night Collection
Cast
- Josh Hartnett as Eben Oleson
- Melissa George as Stella Oleson
- Danny Huston as Marlow
- Ben Foster as The Stranger
- Mark Boone Junior as Beau Brower
- Mark Rendall
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30 Days of Night is a 2007 American horror film based on the 2002 comic book miniseries of the same name by Steve Niles, who also co-wrote the film's screenplay. Directed by David Slade and starring Josh Hartnett and Melissa George, the story focuses on an Alaskan town beset by vampires as it enters into a 30-day-long polar night.
The film was released by Sony Pictures Releasing on October 19, 2007 to mixed critical reviews, and grossed $75.5 million against a budget of $30 million. Its success resulted in a franchise, including a two television miniseries, Blood Trails and Dust to Dust, and a sequel film, Dark Days.