30 Days of Night

R

Released Oct 19, 2007

1h 53m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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In the far Northern Hemisphere, the small town of Barrow, Alaska, experiences a solid month of darkness every year. Though most of the residents head south for the winter, some townspeople remain behind. However, those that stay regret their decision when, one year, hungry vampires descend on Barrow to feed. Sheriff Eben (Josh Hartnett), his wife (Melissa George) and a dwindling band of survivors must try to last until dawn breaks over Barrow's monthlong twilight.

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Critics Consensus

While 30 Days of Night offers a few thrills, it ultimately succumbs to erratic execution.

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

Rated: 4/4

Nov 29, 2011

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Hank Sartin

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Ben Kenigsberg

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Douses its audience in carnage and suspense.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 24, 2020

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Mariló García

Cinemanía (Spain)

The aerial tracking shot of the battlefield... deserves an ovation. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 2, 2020

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

A sadly missed opportunity, a waste of talent on senseless dreck that made even the always welcome Danny Huston as the vampire leader look silly.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 6, 2019

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Lucifer M

I don’t understand why this gem has such a low score/bad reviews! It’s one of the more original vampire films that’s out there, that’s for sure. Solid performances, great practical effects and cgi, beautiful cinematography and editing, awesome plot and also follows the graphic novel very well, doing it justice by sticking close to the source material. I also do agree that this film only gets better with age. I’d love to see this film get a proper sequel too. Explore this vampiric world more and in detail. One could only wish!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/05/24

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Audience Member

The arctic, small-town vibes and the spooky atmosphere go a long way in this chiller that’s getting better with age! Hartnet and George are likable and the horror is on-point. A good time!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/05/24

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Tina Q

One of my absolute favorite vampire movies. Solid story. Great cast. Practical effects are excellent and not over the top.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/21/24

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Richard R

This movie has only gotten better with time. The movie has an excellent cast. It is a movie that's not like most vampire movies. The interesting and different plot definitely appealed to my liking of this movie even more. This is not just your run of the mill Transilvania vampire movie. Would highly recommend a rewatch to anyone that was displeased with it. Most movies these days have some sort of regurgitation to their plot and story line. You will not find that here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/24

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samuel q

Criminally underrated movie. Action packed horror movie with incredible and thrilling scenes. Should be on everyone's radar for spooky season if you haven't seen it yet.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/13/24

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Audience Member

Thoroughly enjoyable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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David Slade

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Josh Hartnett

Sheriff Eben

Melissa George

Stella

Danny Huston

Marlow

Ben Foster

The Stranger

Mark Boone Junior

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Synopsis

In the far Northern Hemisphere, the small town of Barrow, Alaska, experiences a solid month of darkness every year. Though most of the residents head south for the winter, some townspeople remain behind. However, those that stay regret their decision when, one year, hungry vampires descend on Barrow to feed. Sheriff Eben (Josh Hartnett), his wife (Melissa George) and a dwindling band of survivors must try to last until dawn breaks over Barrow's monthlong twilight.

Director: David Slade
Producer: Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert
Screenwriter: Steve Niles, Stuart Beattie, Brian Nelson
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Dark Horse Entertainment, Ghost House Pictures
Rating: R (Strong Horror Violence|Language)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 19, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $39.6M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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