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Byzantium

R Released Jun 28, 2013 1h 58m Horror List
66% Tomatometer 120 Reviews 51% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Mayhem follows when two female vampires who are on the run from a kindred group take refuge at a seaside British community.

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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 Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator It's melancholia at its most trying. Sep 5, 2018 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Christina L Best movie since interview with a vampire! Yes we need a part 2! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/25/23 Full Review Vito P Neil Jordan tries his hand at vampires again and this time he manages an interesting story with a higher level of maturity, even if he embellishes everything a little too much. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/02/24 Full Review steve d Ok script made better by its strong cast. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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