Near Dark
Seen it?1987 | 94 min | Horror
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 206K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
- Adrian PasdarCaleb Colton
- Jenny WrightMae
- Lance HenriksenJesse Hooker
- Bill PaxtonSeveren
- Jenette GoldsteinDiamondback
- Tim ThomersonLoy Colton
- Joshua John MillerHomer
- Marcie LeedsSarah Colton
- Kenny CallDeputy Sheriff
- Edward CorbettTicket Seller