Dylan Dog: Dead of Night

PG-13

Released Apr 29, 2011

1 hr. 47 min.

Horror

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

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4%

45 Reviews

Tomatometer

29%

10,000+ Ratings

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Dylan Dog (Brandon Routh) is a world-famous private detective who specializes in the affairs of the walking dead. Armed with silver, wooden bullets and a razor-sharp wit, Dylan works his latest case: Tracking down a dangerous missing artifact. If he fails, the results will be dire; war will break out among the werewolves, vampires and zombies who prowl the monster-infested streets of New Orleans. Based on the popular graphic novel by Tiziano Sclavi.

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Critics Consensus

An uninspired, feebly-acted horror/comedy that produces little scares and laughs.

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Scott H

"Dylan Dog: Dead of Night" emerges as a standout film in the supernatural genre, rekindling the classic allure of werewolf and vampire narratives. This movie is not just a mere addition to the plethora of supernatural flicks; it brings back the long-lost charm and excitement associated with these mythical creatures. The uniqueness of "Dylan Dog" lies in its characters and plot. The film introduces us to a world that's both intriguing and mysterious, yet peppered with an element of fun that keeps the audience hooked. Each character in the movie is not just well-crafted but also perfectly cast, bringing a sense of authenticity and engagement to the story. What really sets this movie apart is how it skillfully balances the thrill of a mystery, with the excitement of supernatural elements. The narrative is woven in a manner that keeps you guessing, yet thoroughly entertained. The main characters are the heart of the film – their performances are not just convincing but also add depth to the storyline. It's is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a good supernatural thriller. It's a film that pays homage to the classics, while carving out its own unique place in the genre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/24

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Jacob B

So the director of TMNT and the Ratchet & Clank movie made an obscure live-action indie film in 2011 based off of an Italian comic which the creator did not mince words when it came to expressing his thoughts on this alleged adaptation. I have no familiarity with the source material so I can only judge this film on its own merits. And sadly, I find it all too understandable why Kevin Munroe has firmly stuck to animation since then. Though I wouldn't be surprised if he was a director-for-hire for this film. My reason for this theory? Munroe was apparently a Ninja Turtles fan and was ecstatic to have the opportunity to direct an animated film and while TMNT was by no means perfect, you can't deny its animation was great and allowed for some great action sequences. His next film was intended to be an adaptation of an IP called Gatchaman only for the animation studio that was going to produce it getting shut down after the commercial failure of Astro Boy, taking a direct sequel to TMNT down with it, among other things. Munroe was probably struggling to find work and settled for some low-budget indie film. But I have no proof and this is just speculation on my part. I bring this up because, unlike other animation directors who transitioned to live-action, there's nothing here that feels like it could've only been envisioned by someone in that field. The direction is quite impersonal is what I'm saying. You'd think Munroe would be able to come up with some cool comic book-style shots but alas, no such luck. Seems he's more comfortable around anthropomorphic animals and cartoony aliens with trusty robot partners than real people. I do think the teaser trailer for the cancelled Sly Cooper movie proves my point. While fans understandably had reservations about the redesigns and changes in characterisations, I do think the action and thievery had potential. Seeing Sly Cooper do his thing in the teaser trailer was actually fun and it definitely felt like the director's experience on TMNT was an advantage in this regard. The IP already having an aesthetic reminiscent of comic books helps and honestly seems like it fit Munroe's sensibilities better than the Ratchet & Clank movie. My point is, Dylan Dog: Dead of Night looks drab. Even the aforementioned R&C film looked quite impressive for something made on a small budget. It doesn't help that this film is otherwise really bad. Brandon Routh is miscast and delivers a weak performance, his character's narration throughout the film fail to add a sense of film not atmosphere, the action is lame, the comedy's unfunny and the plot is, for all intents and purposes, a ripoff of the Keanu Reeves Constantine film from 2005, right down to being an in-name-only adaptation of its source material. Now I don't regard Constantine as the most underrated comic book movie ever unlike other people but I will admit it does have its moments and is a memorable film. Dylan Dog...is not. Some of the elements seem far too similiar to be a coincidence. The sidekick being the same as Shia LaBeouf's Chas is one thing but things do get suspicious when you have a supernatural nightclub run by a Black guy, a case related to the main female character's dead relative and even having Peter Stormare as the best character in the film. Maybe it's just detective stories in worlds populated by vampires, werewolves, etc. not getting that much exposure in movies despite being somewhat common in literature and comic books. Though there are maybe one or two good visual effects. I'll give the film some leeway for not having convincing effects but it's still laughable witnessing a guy's werewolf transformation only for him to look more like a guy in a Halloween costume. So yeah, I would be able to forgive the lack of visual spectacle from a director who works in a field all about creating visually pleasing images without limitations if it were not for the very unfortunate fact that even as a stand-alone film, Dylan Dog is a soulless, cheap-looking, clichéd mystery that struggles to find its own identity and instead just be a remake in all-but-name of Constantine but with bloodsuckers, lycanthropy and sentient zombies like in that surprisingly good pro-necrophilia paranormal romance Warm Bodies instead of religion. Didn't think I'd find a live-action film from an animation director worse than The Darkest Minds from the director of the Kung Fu Panda sequels and yet here we are.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/07/23

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Charlie B

I actually liked it... not oscar-worthy by any stretch, but there were some fun twists/takes on popular monsters. I also like tales where the supernatural exists under the noses of the mundane.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/23

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steve d

Some of the jokes fall flat but Roth is great and the story is entertaining. Roth should be a much bigger star.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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william k

Comic book style horror romp with some misguided attempts at humor, obviously not meant for an adult audience.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The plot was kind of messy but it was still funny

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/27/17

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Even if the whole vampires vs. werewolves thing hadn't already been done to un-death by True Blood and the Twilight and Underworld franchises, Dylan Dog would still be a crushingly dull 107 minutes.

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Synopsis

Dylan Dog (Brandon Routh) is a world-famous private detective who specializes in the affairs of the walking dead. Armed with silver, wooden bullets and a razor-sharp wit, Dylan works his latest case: Tracking down a dangerous missing artifact. If he fails, the results will be dire; war will break out among the werewolves, vampires and zombies who prowl the monster-infested streets of New Orleans. Based on the popular graphic novel by Tiziano Sclavi.

Director: Kevin Munroe
Executive Producer: Patrick Aiello, Will French, Peter D. Graves, Christopher Mapp, Matthew Street, David Whealy, Randy Greenberg, Kevin Munroe, Ervin Rustemagic, Lars Sylvest, Stephen Roberts
Screenwriter: Thomas Dean Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer
Distributor: Freestyle Releasing, Omni Lab
Production Co: Ashok Amritraj, Platinum Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Creature Violence|Creature Action|Language|Sexual References|Some Drug Material)
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 29, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.2M

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