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6.3/10 • 842

2013-04-111h 58m

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Irresistible. Immoral. Immortal.

Residents of a coastal town learn, with deadly consequences, the secret shared by the two mysterious women who have sought refuge at a local resort.

Directors
Neil Jordan
Editors
Tony Lawson

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  1. Gemma Arterton

    Gemma Arterton

    Clara Webb

  2. Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse Ronan

    Eleanor Webb

  3. Sam Riley

    Sam Riley

    Darvell

  4. Jonny Lee Miller

    Jonny Lee Miller

    Ruthven

  5. Caleb Landry Jones

    Caleb Landry Jones

    Frank

  6. Daniel Mays

    Daniel Mays

    Noel

  7. Kate Ashfield

    Kate Ashfield

    Gabi

  8. Maria Doyle Kennedy

    Maria Doyle Kennedy

    Morag

  9. Uri Gavriel

    Uri Gavriel

    Savella

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Reno

Jul 17, 2015

8/10

The way I wanted like the old days, great!
An Irish vampire movie, thus back to where the vampires were originated. There are no good vampire movies these days, all those are teen target products which are simply a fantasy flick. In the old days, its horror and terrifying ugly giant beasts, the werewolves were, but in the todays movies they are adorable giant wolves. It's either vampire movie or werewolf, the result is same. 'Twilight' or 'Vampire Academy' and others, just not my type, though watch them for entertainment and to keep up-to-date. The reason I watched it is for Saoirse Ronan, because I like her. But Gemma Arterton has been so good like always. To me this is what called a vampire movie. Of course, themes should vary from a movie to another, that does not mean one can completely abandon the basic theory. Neo-gothic is one of that, the present filmmakers forgets, because that kind of set-up gives Dracula effect. This film has been just like everything I wanted, so I enjoyed every bit. It is always great to see a movie that portrays the world over the span of 100 or more years. As usual survival and hiding the identity is the main intention for the concept. But from who (other than humans) and why is the suspense that reveals formally at the right time. If you like 'We're the Nights', then this is the right one to pick. But not great as 'Interview with the Vampire' was, in fact, it was directed by the same director. 7.5/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$10,000,000.00
Revenue
$89,237.00
Keywords
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