From Dusk Till Dawn

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From Dusk Till Dawn

R

Released Jan 19, 1996

1h 47m

Horror

Action

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On the run from a bank robbery that left several police officers dead, Seth Gecko (George Clooney) and his paranoid, loose-cannon brother, Richard (Quentin Tarantino), hightail it to the Mexican border. Kidnapping preacher Jacob Fuller (Harvey Keitel) and his kids, the criminals sneak across the border in the family's RV and hole up in a topless bar. Unfortunately, the bar also happens to be home base for a gang of vampires, and the brothers and their hostages have to fight their way out.

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Critics Consensus

A pulpy crime drama/vampire film hybrid, From Dusk Till Dawn is an uneven but often deliriously enjoyable B-movie.

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Jay Carr

Boston Globe

"From Dusk Till Dawn" answers the question about George Clooney, but raises a couple about Quentin Tarantino.

Apr 27, 2018

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David Hunter

The Hollywood Reporter

[Robert] Rodriguez pushes the envelope but fails to make any lasting impression except revulsion at the spectacle of acclaimed independent filmmakers wasting their talents on such trash.

Jan 19, 2018

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Imagine two movies plucked from opposite sides of the video store.

Rated: B-

Nov 18, 2008

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

It’s two films in one: a ruthless crime picture out of the Tarantino playbook that takes a detour to a Mexican brothel that turns out to be a nest of bloodsuckers ...

Nov 16, 2024

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Kristy Strouse

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

From Dusk Till Dawn has stylish direction coaxing its genre-bending narrative, with bouts of dark hilarity, all centered by the charismatic George Clooney. This vampire jaunt has a one-of-a-kind bite.

Oct 19, 2023

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Alistair Lawrence

Common Sense Media

Despite all the talent involved, it's fair to say that this 1996 film is regarded as a cult favorite rather than a classic.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 29, 2022

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Robert D

Bring back more like this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Neil M

A Wild, Genre-Shifting Classic That Just Works Some films shouldn’t work, but From Dusk Till Dawn leans so hard into its madness that it becomes iconic. The first half? A tense, sharp-witted crime thriller with Clooney at his absolute coolest. The second half? A vampire bloodbath that throws logic out the window and dares you not to enjoy it. ✔ Clooney’s breakout role? Instant legend. ✔ Tarantino as a deeply unsettling sociopath? Awkward but perfect. ✔ That genre shift? Unexpected but incredible. ✔ Salma Hayek, vampire madness, and over-the-top action? Perfection. ❌ If you can’t embrace the shift, it might lose you. ✔️ Verdict: From Dusk Till Dawn is the ultimate “go with it” movie—and if you do, it’s one of the most fun and unpredictable cult classics ever made. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/25

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Audience Member

Absolute classic! Back when directors dared to try something different.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Glossy S

one of the best vampire movies to date was very funny ,exciting beging til end must see for horror comedy fans !!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Captain A

Has some of the best quotes in a movie! Definitely one of George Clooney's best characters.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/10/25

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Audience Member

It surprised me at first but if you can accept it them its great!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Synopsis

On the run from a bank robbery that left several police officers dead, Seth Gecko (George Clooney) and his paranoid, loose-cannon brother, Richard (Quentin Tarantino), hightail it to the Mexican border. Kidnapping preacher Jacob Fuller (Harvey Keitel) and his kids, the criminals sneak across the border in the family's RV and hole up in a topless bar. Unfortunately, the bar also happens to be home base for a gang of vampires, and the brothers and their hostages have to fight their way out.

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Producer: Meir Teper, Gianni Nunnari
Screenwriter: Quentin Tarantino
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 19, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.4M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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