Byzantium

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Byzantium

R

Released Jun 28, 2013

1h 58m

Horror

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Mayhem follows when two female vampires who are on the run from a kindred group take refuge at a seaside British community.

Critics Consensus

Director Neil Jordan remains as expert as ever when it comes to setting a chilling mood, but Byzantium struggles to match its creepily alluring atmosphere with a suitably compelling story.

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Amy Taubin

Film Comment Magazine

Arterton and Ronan's characters have the determination and brio of true heroines.

Aug 29, 2019

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

It's melancholia at its most trying.

Sep 5, 2018

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

Arresting, gory and surprising, this flight-of-horror fantasy is wonderfully acted for post-Twilight vamp lovers craving something altogether eerier but emotionally resonant.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 5, 2017

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

From the stunning compositions to Eleanor’s thoughtful narration to the poetic drama of Jordan’s treatment, the theme of storytelling itself unfolds and transforms what may be considered familiar vampire material into operatic fantasy.

Rated: 4/4

Sep 2, 2022

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

An elegant, if slightly dull film, that tries to bring something new to the Twilightized vampire genre, but staked by flawed storytelling.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

Occasionally bloody and violent, "Byzantium" is primarily a somber tale of a woeful, savage life.

Rated: B

Jul 8, 2020

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Pamela F

If you're a fan of something different in a vampire movie, you really need to check out an older movie Byzantium. I came upon this movie out of sheer boredom and was completely taken back of the story, acting, in other words the whole total package. This is not your run of the mill vampire story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Tink L

Had you asked me yesterday which vampire movies are the best, I would have said "Let the right one in" and "Only lovers left alive". Now I have a third favourite. I can't understand the few negative reviews, both from critics and audience. The sombre, melancholy atmosphere, the musical score, the acting - all sublime. Sure, they broke w/ a few of the vampire stereotypes, but that made it all the more interesting, I thought.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Kimberly L

It is great! A true story of brilliance! Thought provoking and interesting when they show how different Clara and Eleanor choose to feed. Eleanor with compassion and Clara with purpose and exacting finality. I really enjoyed it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/05/24

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Linn F

A truly underrated film. The low ratings is only an indication that its ahead of its time. Neil Jordan always delivers an ace team! The shots, the sound track, Gemma stealing and stabbing in every scene she's in! These low ratings are dumb! Lol. Someone mentioned best since Interview and I'd have to agree. Byzantium feels like the beginning of a bigger adventure. More!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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Jelisije J

A great modern day vampire movie of a mother and daughter vampires duo struggling with themselves and each other of how to survive the world day by day.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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Christina L

Best movie since interview with a vampire! Yes we need a part 2!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Synopsis

Mayhem follows when two female vampires who are on the run from a kindred group take refuge at a seaside British community.

Director: Neil Jordan
Producer: Stephen Woolley, Alan Moloney, Elizabeth Karlsen, William D. Johnson, Sam Englebardt
Screenwriter: Moira Buffini
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Lipsync Productions, Parallel Film Productions Ltd., Number 9 Films
Rating: R (Language|Bloody Violence|Sexual Content)
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 22, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $84.3K
Runtime: 1h 58m

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