30 Days of Night

Synopsis

In the remote town of Barrow, Alaska, where the sun sets for 30 days each winter, a group of bloodthirsty vampires descends and terrorizes the inhabitants. As the sun disappears, the townspeople must band together to survive in the darkness as the vampires relentlessly hunt them down. Sheriff Eben Oleson, played by Josh Hartnett, leads the desperate fight for survival against the vicious undead creatures. With no escape in sight, the dwindling group must confront their worst fears and push their limits to outlast the terrifying 30 days of perpetual night.

Cast

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  Josh Hartnett

  Eben Oleson

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  Melissa George

  Stella Oleson

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  Danny Huston

  Marlow

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  Ben Foster

  The Stranger

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  Mark Boone Junior

  Beau Brower

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  Mark Rendall

  Jake Oleson

Reviews

30 Days of Night received mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 51%, with the consensus being that the film boasts strong visuals and a unique premise, but falls short in terms of character development and pacing. IMDb users rated the movie 6.6/10, praising the chilling atmosphere and suspenseful moments, while critiquing the lack of depth in the storyline. Metacritic scored the film 53/100, highlighting the solid performances from the cast, particularly Josh Hartnett, but noting shortcomings in narrative cohesiveness. Overall, 30 Days of Night is a visually striking and intense horror film that offers a fresh twist on the vampire genre, despite some narrative flaws.