
Near Dark
...pray for daylight.
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
A neo-noir vampire road movie that treats the undead as a nomadic outlaw family, blending seduction and dread with the tragedy of a farm boy's forced transformation.
A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Near Dark violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Near Dark one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.
Is Near Dark scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Near Dark sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does Near Dark end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is Near Dark easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Near Dark, and what each one shares →
Like Near Dark
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Near Dark
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Near Dark, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Near Dark, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Near Dark, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































