Near Dark (1987)

Slant’s 100 Greatest Horror Films – 2018 Edition (100 movies items)

"The zenith of a career phase defined by sneakily subversive genre films, Kathryn Bigelow’s melancholic Near Dark remains a singular milestone in the evolution of the vampire myth. It’s a delirious fever dream grounded periodically by masterfully constructed scenes of carnage and the rooting of its mythology in the period’s twin boogeymen of addiction and infection. An excellent cast of pulp icons—Bill Paxton and Lance Henriksen are particularly unhinged—bring restless energy to the sto"

70 Underappreciated and Lesser Known Horror Films (70 movies items)

"Bill Paxton as a vampire. 'Nuff said. "

Seen in 2018 (374 movies items)

"Kathryn Bigelow got the cast of Aliens and made pretty great 80's vampire film. The soundtrack is just so 1980's and great. Bill Paxton was really great and gave one of my favorite performances of his in this film."

An average movie

“I wasn't really sure what to expect from this movie but since I have a weak spot for Kathryn Bigelow's work, I was quite eager to check it out. Well, even though this movie has become a cult classic following its release, I actually had a hard time to really care about the damned thing. I mean, the beginning was not bad and they managed to deliver a nice mood with a nice soundtrack but, from the moment that Caleb turned into a vampire, it became just way too pedestrian for me. Sure,  it was still watchable but, in my opinion, Bigelow didn't add anything really new or interesting to the genre. In fact, the biggest issue I had was with the 3rd act which turned out to be even more tedious. Basically, somehow, out of completely nowhere, the main character managed to find a cure against vampir” read more

2017 Horror Journal (47 movies items)

" Although it's drab, unoriginal and uninspired, this flick warrants a watch thanks to some strong performances and an absorbing climax. But if you want a great eighties vampire film you're better off sticking with The Lost Boys or Fright Night for a film with more personality."

Movie Reviews (651-700) (50 movies items)

" Easily the best 1980s vampire movie made (even if the vampire word is never said - their condition is a blood illness). The atmosphere is fantastic combined with Tangerine Dream's music. The breathtaking Jenny Wright with a ice cream cone and Adrian Paul's cocky cowboy are beautiful together and the vampire family of Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton and Jenette Goldstein having a small "Aliens" reunion is a wonder to behold. A deserved cult classic and the first true glimpse of what enormous force "

Favorite Horror Films: 1987 (29 movies items)

" Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow Produced by: Steven Charles Jaffe Written by: Eric Red and Kathryn Bigelow Cinematography: Adam Greenberg Edited by: Howard E. Smith Music by: Tangerine Dream Distributed by: DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group"

Favorite Film Characters (501 movies items)

"Severen (Bill Paxton) "

Exclusive's 2017 Movie Diary (172 movies items)

"13.03.2017 "Howdy. I'm gonna separate your head from your shoulders. Hope you don't mind none." Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writers: Kathryn Bigelow and Eric Red Cinematographer: Adam Greenberg Composer: Tangerine Dream Cast: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein, Tim Thomerson, Joshua John Miller, Marcie Leeds, Troy Evans and James Le Gros Review: It's movies like this that makes me realize what a huge loss the death of Bill Paxton was. He was one of "

Watched in March 2017 (7 movies items)

"No Idea On Viewing "