Review of Near Dark (1987) by Isabelle A — 11 Oct 2008

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This review of Near Dark (1987) was written by Isabelle A on 11 Oct 2008.

Near Dark has generally received positive reviews.

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By Stacey L (101) on 25 Sep 2014

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By Trent L (103) on 09 Feb 2015

This is a text book ex. of how to make a scary pic cheap…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 11 Sep 2015

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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 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 Frances H (1,591) on 05 Jun 2014

A not too bad, oldie but goodie vampire flick from the 80s…

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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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One regrets the pounding Muzak of Tangerine Dream, but this is on the whole a striking directorial debut, at once scary and erotic, with lots…

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