Near Dark (1987) - Movie Review
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2019
- Near Dark is the dark horse of 80's vampire flicks. Armed with a western vibe and a very non-conventional approach to vampirism, Near Dark is easily one of the most unique and underrated of its genre. Let's discuss the unsung classic before daylight rises.
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Bill Paxton as Severen is the coolest vampire ever.
Lest not forget the mezmeric & seductive score by Tangerine Dream, that kind of 80's synthwave is bloody brilliant.
Agreed the score really elevates this film
This was shot in my hometown of Coolidge, Arizona. They blew the semi truck right in front of where I work now and the farm scenes were shot at my friend's place in Valley Farms.
Awesome
💥💥💥👊🏾
Lance Henriksen and Bill Paxton (RIP) the only vampires to be killed by the T-800 (Terminator), a Yautja (Predator) and a Xenomorph (Alien).
That...is...amazing
What a tremendous honor lol
Equal accolades for Jenette Goldstein for being a vampire, getting killed by a Terminator (T-1000 in Terminator 2), then appearing AS that Terminator two seconds later, and then blowing up at least two aliens, herself, and (woohoo!) Lt. Gorman in Aliens. (Although I guess you could argue that the grenade actually KILLED her that last time.) With all that, I'm not taking away points for missing out on being killed by a Predator. And yeah, I know I listed those movies in reverse order.
Love this review but I personally always connected Jesse as one of the vampires spoken of by Brendan Feher in the cult classic "The Forsaken" who along with Jonathan Schach's (Kit) gave themselves over to the vampire when they were facing death. Given the similarities of these two films where they took place in midwestern America is why I made the connection. But Jesse's origin is similar to Jasper Hale from Twilight who was a civil war soldier turned by a vampiress.
@@Faithless0415 Paxton, Predator 2
Caleb's shining moment was when he ran to the van while the sunlight burned him in order to save the rest of the vampire clan. That whole shootout scene was badass.
Great review Cody I love Near Dark this is in my top 5 vampire film's. My top 5 are
1. From Dusk Till Dawn
2. Near Dark
3. The Lost Boys
4. 30 Days Of Night
5. Fright Night
Their the only good ones
@@aaronshepherd7778 Mines is Twilight and The Vampire Diaries. True Man Of Culture.
My top 6 would hafta be
1. The Lost Boys
2. Fright Night (Original)
3. Blade 2
4. From Dusk til Dawn 2
5. Vampires (John Carpenter)
6. Salems Lot
Naw there are a few more... Check my list..
Really 2-4 could be rearranged in any way... but i gotta say to me Lost boys just beats them out by INCHES
Near Dark is my favorite vampire movie for so many reasons. I always say that my love for this movie is so deep that even that tacky tacky tacky transfusion vampire cure doesn't turn me against it.
Near Dark 1987 is a fun Underrated Vampire flick love this film a lot R.I.P Bill Paxton this movie rulez Cody.
Love this hidden gem of a movie. Great cast and definitely one of the best vampire movies ever! Lance & Bill are awesome in this movie.
Hell yes they are
I need to see this movie
Massive fans of bill paxton and lance henrikson
I love this movie 🍿🎥 so much more than that sissy movie "lost boys" released at the same time. One of my faves.
The Blood Transfusion cure is from the novel Dracula
Haven’t clicked on a thumbnail quite as quick as when I saw this in my feed. I love Near Dark. Arguably my favorite vampire movie. It’s criminally underrated and underseen.
The perfect word that describes why this movie is excellent is “atmosphere”. This movie has such a unique, creepy atmosphere that is unmatched by any vampire movie. I wish all vampire movies strived to have an atmosphere like this. I think The Lost Boys comes close, but can’t beat this movie.
Legendary Bill Paxton performance. I agree with you on Caleb too. If he was 25% more likable, this movie would be a 10/10 for movie.
Your movie review choices are on point lately! This is an underrated and often overlooked movie that is one of the best of the 80s/90s vampire movies. Bill Paxton is just fantastic. I’m still sad that he is gone. Thanks, as always, for your reviews.
The blood transfusion thing...no way it would work, but it is different from all the other vampire “cures” I’ve seen in other lore. 🤷🏻♀️
I miss Bill Paxton so bad hated to say I cry when died. One of the best actor that can steal the show. He was great in True lies. Thanks for doing this video.
"That's it. Game over, man. Game over."
Another awesome review of a 80's classic, I'm glad this is finally getting the recognition it deserved, the late Bill Paxtons finest performance.
Awesome review! This movie never gets the credit it deserves as it came out so close to the lost boys. Fun fact, the kid who plays homer is related to Michael from the lost boys
We just require a moment of your time which just so happens to be the same duration as the rest of your life
Great review Cody 👍🏻 I love what you said about how they dont shove vampire lores into your face. So true and I never really thought about that before. RIP Bill Paxton 😔
Hey Cody have u ever seen the 1986 horror movie, Rawhead Rex? It's a Clive Barker based horror movie and...let's just say there's a good reason why Clive took full directorial control when he did Hellraiser a year later
I've never heard of this! Woah. I will have to check it out. Thanks for the review Cody.
One of my favourite movies of all time. Cool to hear your review.
The blood transfusion thing bothers me, but more because I have no clue how the father figured that out. He just kind of does it and that's that.
I've loved this movie since seeing it on a rented VHS back in the 80s. The final battle always stuck with me.
Great review Cody and an interesting intro skit
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Rewatched this last saturday. One of my favorite vampire films
Great Review Cody! I love Near Dark! Here is My Top 5 Favorite Vampire Movies:
Honorable Mention:
30 Days of Night (2007)
5: Near Dark (1987)
4: The Lost Boys (1987)
3: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
2: Fright Night (1985)
1: Salem's Lot (1979)
I actually liked the blood transfusion thing in this film because it is something different rather than destroying the head vampire and becoming human again in which we've seen quite a few times. 😏👍
I would love to see you Review Pumpkinhead and Clive Barker's Hellraiser if you'd like to. 😎👍
I haven't seen it in a while. But I found out how awesome it was when three of the members were from Aliens (1986) Bill Paxton's as a vampire was freaking crazy.
I haven't seen Near Dark since 1987, when I rented it from a video store at 9 or 10 years old.
Cody you had me from the start some George and a S-Mart t-shirt. I do love rock the most but damn been through a lot listening to good ole George Strait . At times I just wanted to ride away into the sunset with that song playing. Great review and thanks just watched the movie cause I saw your thumbnail about it👍
Love your little intros
Bill Paxton's performance in this movie is fucking legendary. He's one of the deceased actors I miss the most. Gone too damn soon.
“Ohh SHIT! Ohhh SHIT! Looks like you gotta sit this one out.”
Swear even though you've had this new background for while now.. I just realized Michael Myers and Jason's hockey mask is there..
Lol I never saw it before you said something
Hi Cody - great review of my favorite vampire film!
I first saw Near Dark when I was 11 years old. I didn't fully appreciate it - my fav vampire film when I was a kid was always Fright Night.
But I bought a second hand DVD copy of Near Dark a couple years ago and thought it was great. Kathryn Bigalow does so well for her directorial debut.
For me, Jesse and Severen are great characters, and I like the dynamics of the vampire group, the way they interact.
Caleb and Mae are ok, I just think they're overshadowed by other characters.
The blood transfusion was a bit weak but it occurs at the end and I'm so into the film that it doesn't really bother me too much.
One thing that does bother me was a scene concerning Homer. He is an adult in a child's body but he 'likes' Caleb's sister (who is a kid) and takes her home with him ... creepy.
Cool shirt! And great review can’t wait for the killer clowns from outer space review
Cody, if I could reach through UA-cam land and kiss you, I would!! This. Is. My. Movie. THANK YOU for reviewing this! I have been trying to get Lee to review this movie for a few years now. He is yet to do it. It’s okay. I still love you, Lee! Anyhow, as usual, I agree with everything you said about this movie-everything. You and I seem to view films with the same eyes and attitude-I don’t know how the hell that possible, but it is. This film is no doubt way underrated. The little kid that played Homer is actually the real life little brother of the actor that played Michael in Lost Boys. Interesting connection there, huh? Anyhow, two thumbs up for this review and a smooch! 👍🏽 👍🏽 😘 Cody, you fucking ROCK!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽
Hahaha well tell Lee hes got some ground to make up now. :P
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What about Vamp and Interview with a Vampire?
Have it on dvd! And loved it for years Cody. You're so on point with the blood transfusion ending. But the killing the head vampire ending. Has been done to death too.Maybe they could have had Mae & Caleb bathe in Holy Water. Driving out the Evil! No, wait . . . haha! Great Review!! :)
But vampires are supposed to sparkle in the sun. No, Stephanie, they don't. 😉😂 Sorry, couldn't resist. But seriously, Near Dark, haven't watched it in ages, but agree, was a great movie. I'll say easily ranks up there with Fright Night, Lost Boys, and Dusk Til Dawn as some of the best from that time period. But do agree, been better if they went with the traditional, Mina/Dracula way of kill the vampire, turn back human, but all and all, still a great movie.
Great review though Cody love your and 3c reviews btw
Yeah a new video from Cody Fucking Leach!! this day turned good now.
We always thought of the group as a family that Jesse and Diamondback created. Jesse bit her to have a female mate. He probably bit Severen to have a strong adult son who would do his bidding. Diamond bit Homer because she wanted to be a mother to a child. Mae says Homer bit her because he had a crush on her. And she bit Caleb because . . . well, it was an accident. But you're right. Homer could have been the child vampire that Jesse sold his soul to for eternal life. And maybe Homer wanted a father figure who could protect him. That would make Homer the "old man." Later, Diamond took on the role of his mother.
Some flying harpy vampires but Jesse after a naval battle, a prequel is in order as well as an American vampire tie in
Love this movie! MISS Bill Paxton! 😔
Favorite vampire movie ever!!!
Awesome film…awesome review man…👍🏻
Yeah…the Blood Transfusion “fix” was a lame cop-out of an ending I’d have to agree with ya 100%…Killer Stuff Bro…🤘🏻
As someone who's came out of "Abigail" waiting to sink his teeth into more vampire films, "Near Dark (1987)" wouldn't be a bad choice.
While I still need so see it, I can imagine it would make for an awesome 80s vampire triple feature with "Lost Boys" and "Fright Night (1985)"!!!
Can you review slumber party massacre
Love this movie. Saw it on VHS back in the day.
I have never seen this. I need to rectify that ASAP
Yes you do
Aren’t you doing a video with Dave McRae? If so what will it be about?
have your ever seen death before dishonor with with fred dryer i no its not a horror or hell night night (feat linday blair)
I haven't seen this film since I was a kid.I got through half your review cos iv got to watch it again.Great film.
Can you review Tony Scott’s The Hunger?
Hey Cody, wasn't the biggest fan of the blood transfusion thing either, especially because I rooted for the vampires, but I do think it makes sense from a poetic perspective, which is what I think the film was goin for.
Hey, I got a request. There is another vampire western that needs to be talked about. Yeees, you know the one : John Carpenter's Vampires ! :)
Watch "A Girl Walks home alone at Night" another good unique one
My favorite movie of all time. My twin sister's too. We've seen it so many times we sometimes recite the lines for amusement. "Those people back there ain't right. Normal folk don't spit out bullets when you shoot them. No sir."
I remember seeing this in theatres when it came out, Bill Paxton was the best part also I learned how to fix my cowboy boots using ducktape.
Awesome review.. You should do Vamp (1986) next!!!
Good call. Near dark a vampire classic. 👍
Loved the score for this movie, especially during the romance scenes. It's very atmospheric with an underlying sadness to it. Katherine Bigalow doesn't get enough credit for this one. I prefer it over Lost Boys (which I enjoyed btw).
Totally underrated!! Love, love, love this movie!! Fuckin Bill Paxton!! Seen it many times.. BTW, subscriber here and love your channel man!
I grew up with this movie on vhs. I absolutely love it. Bill Paxton was always my favorite character in this movie, even as an eight year old. I have to agree on the lovey dovey shit. I don't buy it either.
The blood transfusion thing didnt work in "Dracula" if everyone remembers (they tried it wit Lucy).I saw "Near Dark" at the theatre when it first came out.Love Bill Paxton and Lance Hendrikson -they make the movie.
So I’ve heard about near dark for a long time but never actually watched it. Last week i listened to this review on my way to work and decided to order it from amazon through a second party seller and got a decent price for it. Just came in today and just finished watching it and holy shit I should have watched this movie years ago.
Liked before even watching. Love this movie.
Check out innocent blood not a great vampire movie but one I'll always remember for being so much different than other vampire movies from the time
The "cure" isn't the issue for me, its that it comes out of nowhere. At no point did they establish in the movie Caleb having this idea or this inkling to such a thing. Even a small line about it, or maybe Calebs dad having the idea since he seems to be a vet.
If you like this movie, and I do, another underrated and unique vampire movie is Lifeforce.
Bill Paxton and Lance Henrickson, got me to watch this. I loved every scene they were in. I didn't like the lead, but wow he had a lot to stand up to.
One of the best vampire movies, the blood transfusion thing was a little too convenient for me but i didn't hate it just thought it was not the best choice. The acting for the most part is fantastic in this movie and Bigelow was already a very good director. A very well made, quality horror movie that even cinema snobs that usually hate on horror should be able to find some positive things to like.
sheesh! I turned 8 years old at 1986, that is taking me back
Just saw your page and I became a huge fan I love movie too,but I’m also a horror fan you are so hilarious come doing what u are doing. Also became a huge fan of Drumdum love y’all both hilarious.
Thank you
I was just wondering if u saw a movie called the Void u need to check it out it’s like a Syfy horror film it’s got a 80’s feel too it but it’s made In 2016, thought u like to know.
I always had the feeling that the whole transfusion mess got shoehorned in because of budget/time considerations, or something some squeamish producer insisted on for the sake of a "happy" ending. It did not feel like something even a novice Bigelow would have done.
I love this film so! Much i need a dvd cpoy now!! Bill Paxton was awesome in this movie like he was and everything he was in. I miss him so much
Maybe they did the blood transfusion was just a way to be different from the lost boys.
just watched your review it makes no sense being that easy from being vampire to human totally agree another point where do you get your t-shirts from
Ript Apparel and Fright Rags
Not only is Kathryn Bigelow a fantastic director, she's also a stunning one....Well, I mean she was 35 years ago. And James Cameron was one lucky SOB...
best thumbnail ever haha
I loved this movie!! Had to buy it on dvd 📀 since I couldn’t find it on Amazon
Definitely my favorite vampire movie!! It really kinda made me want to hang out with those vampires!
10 seconds in and i’m very scared but intrigued
Man I’d love a John carpenters vampires review from you!
I really like this movie but I’m surprised that you did not mention the writing as a negative. So many of the lines during the shoot out for example we’re just after dub recording that just detract it from the scene
Sleepaway Camp series review please?
I love when the kid from teen witch is like, she's not one of us
I was NOT a fan of the whole blood transfusion either. Plus, Wouldn't you have to completely train that person of blood to cure them?
Hey cody this has nothing to do with near dark so sorry about that lol but i was wondering if you can review dawn of the dead remake? Or at least compare the remake to the original? I know you're not too much of a zombie fanatic but dawn of the dead 2004 is my fav zombie movie of all time and just wanted to know your thoughts on it
I definitely plan to review both this year. Keep an eye out
As a Texas guy I give this 4 stars for starting the intro with some George Strait
Just watched this, I don't think you even see a pair of fangs in this movie. I love that they're dirty drifters, it feels so much more accurate then these eccentric aristocrats that are normally vampires....no offence to lustat and louis those guys are awesome, this is just a welcome change. I don't think ive wished for a spin of story more then wish for one with severen (only with Bill of course) severen with the bloody smile, shades, shot gun leaning against the bar is such an iconic shot. You see that image and it just makes you say "fuck I should watch this movie!"
Better than The Lost Boys or Fright Night. But yes, I thought the transfusion deal was hokie even as a kid of 13 watching this back in the day.
Have you seen 30 days of night? One of my favorite vampire movies
Yeah I like that one
First time I’ve heard of this movie, and I’m a huge horror fan!
Definitely my favorite line in a vampire 🧛♂️ movie, I hate it when they ain't been shaved 😒. I remember that story, I believe Paxton was with Hendrickson that night with the cop.
You should review the steven segal vampire movie super underrated
I really enjoyed the barroom scene - it was awesome
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I was a victim of hype on this. Heard about it for years but was never able to find it on dvd/blu-ray nor to stream. Recently at a horror convention I did find a bootleg copy. Overall, I liked it but was a let down after everything I had heard. I thought Paxton and Henriksen were as great as I had heard. What let me down was almost everything regarding lead character, Caleb, and his love interest, Mae. I could not buy into their connection at all. This brought down my overall enjoyment because that is the focal point of the movie and it just did not work for me. Maybe if I revisit it in a couple years I will like it more.
Cody u r the man this movie has always been d isrespected