Review of Near Dark (1987) by Mark T — 18 Jan 2016

Like Urban Cowboy, but with vicious Vampire gangs!

This review of Near Dark (1987) was written by Mark T on 18 Jan 2016.

Near Dark has generally received positive reviews.

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By William S (848) on 22 Apr 2015

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By Austen S (24) on 06 Jun 2014

See what happens when you strip away the garlic and the crosses; your left with a haunting and powerful tale…

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By Benny K (17) on 26 Feb 2017

I absolutely love, love, love this film. I watched it twice on its initial run in the cinema, and have subsequently seen it over 40 times…

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By Stacey L (101) on 25 Sep 2014

This is a B rated film. The story was pretty much what one would expect with a B rated vampire film placed in the desert…

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By Michael G (2,333) on 07 May 2016

Won't scare the pants off you, but is definitely a different spin on the vampire tale, perhaps a bit ahead of its time…

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By Marsian S (24) on 07 May 2016

Won't scare the pants off you, but is definitely a different spin on the vampire tale, perhaps a bit ahead of its time…

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By Grayson W (192) on 04 Oct 2015

A lot to like. Beautifully shot, ambient synth soundtrack and desolate locations ranging from deserts to industrial urban landscapes…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 04 Feb 2017

Great vampire film. Henriksen is awesome…

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By Bradley W (993) on 07 May 2016

Won't scare the pants off you, but is definitely a different spin on the vampire tale, perhaps a bit ahead of its time…

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