Based on the novel by seth grahamesmith abraham lincoln vampire hunter was at a disadvantage from the start considering the storyline and the content ie. Vampire hunter great story, but i would think that the viewer must have some understanding of civil war history to understand the goingson with the film. While there, we visited the 16th presidents tomb, climbed into the ordinarily restricted and highly creepy areas just above the gravesites of lincoln s wife mary and three of their sons, took a midnight tour of the presidential. Aug 07, 2014 seth grahamesmith has finished up work on his sequel to abraham lincoln. Vampire hunter, letting slip a few new details in the process. Vampire hunter film, cooper plays abraham lincoln s vampire hunting mentor, and vampire himself, henry sturges. Seth grahamesmith has finished up work on his sequel to abraham lincoln. Having just watched steven spielbergs lincoln it was interesting to compare it to this low brow horror movie take on our 16th president. With benjamin walker, rufus sewell, dominic cooper, anthony mackie. Vampire hunter looks like an awesome action movie with a gothic horror slant and a touch of history thrown in.
Vampire hunter is without a doubt the best film we are ever likely to see on the subject unless there is a sequel, which is unlikely, because at the end, the lincolns are on their way to the theater. Vampire hunter has visual style to spare, but its overly serious tone doesnt jibe with its decidedly silly central premise, leaving filmgoers with an unfulfilling blend of. But maybe the movie is taking a page from the buffy version of the vampire hunt, because the cycle is destined to repeat itself. Since tim burton is involved in the movie, reading the book became a must for me. Vampire hunter in honest abes hometown of springfield, il. There was a groundbreaking oral history of the lincoln presidency interview with a vampire that goes into great detail about this lesseremphasized aspect of the man. Starting from a premise succinctly stated by the movie s title that suggests a hybrid of history lesson and horror show, abraham lincoln. Benjamin walker trained to be able to do a lot of his own stunt work with an ax. Vampire hunter by the same author, i was at first a little apprehensive, but i still ordered it because i do like seth grahamesmith style and sense of horror. Abraham lincoln vampire hunter definitely makes you think twice about lincolns true identity, but most of all, it shocks and surprises as the film unfolds. It would take something pretty special to win over audiences which i think it almost did. While there, we visited the 16th presidents tomb, climbed into the ordinarily restricted and highly creepy areas just above the gravesites of lincolns wife mary and three of their sons, took a midnight tour of the presidential. Vampire hunter, seth also wrote tim burtons film dark shadows.
Director timur bekmambetov wanted, producer tim burton and writer seth grahamesmith reveal the incredible story of lincoln s lifelong war on vampires, and the role these creatures played in. In addition to adapting the screenplay for abraham lincoln. Director timur bekmambetov, producer tim burton, and writer seth grahamesmith compare the 16th president to a. Walker looks absolutely imposing as our 16th president and is. Thrust into an epic fight against the ruthless killers, lincoln. His legacy as our greatest president endures to this day. The author must have cackled when he conceived of supplanting cherry trees with vampire necks for abe lincolns ax to chop. But abraham lincoln s life as the worlds greatest hunter of the undead remained a secret until now. But maybe the movie is taking a page from the buffy version of the vampire hunt. Vampire hunter is without a doubt the best film we are ever likely to see on the subject unless there is a sequel, which is unlikely, because at the end, the lincolns are on their way. Oct 18, 2012 we have the first look at great calamity, the digital graphic novel included with the bluray, due out october 23rd. Abraham lincoln vampire hunter official trailer hd.
He is rescued by henry dominic cooper, a charismatic vampire hunter. Abraham lincoln vampire hunter red band trailer hd. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. While still a boy, abraham lincoln loses his mother to a vampire s bite. Director timur bekmambetov wanted, producer tim burton and writer seth grahamesmith reveal the incredible story of lincoln. Vampire hunter, enjoy watching alternate history superhuman president annihilate vampires in the name of freedom. Jan 09, 2015 after the success of pride and prejudice and zombies and abraham lincoln, vampire hunter and its new sequel, seth grahamesmith is leveraging crossgenre cred as hollywoods allpurpose it boy. Yeah, lincoln was not an actual vampire hunter, but what i think the movie does well is it makes abraham look really cool and i think it does a good job honoring the man as well as how important he was to keeping the union together. Vampire hunter based on seth grahamesmiths novel of the same name he also wrote the script laid out its initial premise and then dazzled away on a cosmetic level by. Vampire hunter also made an unconventional debut with a screening for troops deployed in. Hollywoods hottest authorscreenwriter spills secrets on. Oct 11, 2018 henry sturges was abraham lincoln s vampire hunting mentor in these stories, and was played by dominic cooper in the 2012 vampire hunter film pictured above. The same story beats of his life still happen marries mary todd, gets elected president, gets assassinated.
This is partially because cars 2 opened this weekend last year, but also because that was pixars most recent film. Seth grahamesmith is the new york times bestselling author of abraham lincoln. Vampire hunter is a 2012 american action horror film directed by timur bekmambetov, based on the 2010 mashup novel of the same name. Benjamin walker stars as the title character in this adaptation of seth grahamesmiths novel, which puts a genre spin on the. Abe lincoln also has sex with a vampire in the movie, but they dont show the scene. Timur bekmambetov and seth grahamesmith talk abraham lincoln vampire hunter, favorite movies, wanted 2, and more by steve frosty weintraub june 21, 2012 share tweet. This movie was shipped to the cinema with codename bloody honest. Vampire hunter gets a gory redband trailer by alison nastasi may 24, 2012 comments dialogue. They are stronger than many traditional vampires, with some of them able to hold the weight of a train car. Convention in london today dark city star rufus sewell, who plays the villain in the upcoming film adaptation of seth grahamesmiths abraham lincoln. In fact, people will be comparing it to cars 2 more than any other film playing in theaters this weekend. From visionary filmmakers tim burton and timur bekmambetov director of wanted comes this edgy thriller about the untold story that shaped our nation. Henry sturges was abraham lincoln s vampire hunting mentor in these stories, and was played by dominic cooper in the 2012 vampire hunter film pictured above.
Vampire hunter was released in 2012 on friday, june 22, 2012 nationwide release. Vampire hunter will tick those boxes and more besides. March 7, 20 keep up to date with all the latest news from the new the wolverine movie and xmen days of future past over at xmen movies. Heres a book trailer for the inevitable sequel to abraham lincoln. Aug 02, 2011 cooper also comments on his role in abraham lincoln. Vampire hunter last edited by staticspeedster on 070219 08. Apr 27, 2019 there was a groundbreaking oral history of the lincoln presidency interview with a vampire that goes into great detail about this lesseremphasized aspect of the man. Screenwriter seth grahamesmith recently stated that a sequel to the film adaptation of his novel abraham lincoln. My name is nobody western english free and full movie henry fonda hd.
Vampire hunter bluray with movie money 2012 at best buy. Vampire hunter 2012 movie info visionary filmmakers tim burton and timur bekmambetov reinvent the timehonored genre and present the terrifying creatures of the night as they. Vampire hunter is the funniest and most unlikely title ive heard since the first time i learned what a teenage mutant ninja turtle was. We always wanted to bring you guys the best video player possible,we want you guys to have fun without ads, and that is why we tried to deliver the lowest player ads possible for you guys.
After becoming a bestselling book and a tepidly received film, abraham lincoln. It is an attention grabbing name but it is also a joke and high concept conceit that wears thin quickly. Over the weekend, screen rant participated in a special and surreal event for abraham lincoln. I was not expecting to like this movie, but i wound up feeling quite satisfied. The good news is that its bad enough that well be spared that fate. Abraham lincoln is reinvented as a vampirekilling president in this timur bekmambetovdirected action picture starring benjamin walker, mary elizabeth winstead, rufus sewell, and dominic cooper. While there, we visited the 16th presidents tomb, climbed into the ordinarily restricted and highly creepy areas just above the gravesites of lincoln. Vampire hunter, frankenweenie, the beetlejuice sequel, test screenings, and more by steve frosty weintraub june 20, 2012. Vampire hunter failed to excite the domestic box office gross, but did decent numbers overseas. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, discovers vampires are planning to take over the united states. Seth grahamesmith dishes on dark shadows, beetlejuice 2, abraham lincoln. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including brave, seeking a friend for the end of.
Abraham lincoln, vampire hunter is a biographical action horror mashup novel by seth grahamesmith, released on march 2, 2010, through new yorkbased publishing company grand central publishing. Jun 21, 2012 directed by nick corirossi, charles ingram. May 10, 2011 this is a film set, at the 179yearold evergreen plantation here, and the cast and crew of the movie, abraham lincoln. Dominic cooper talks captain america sequels and abraham. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, discovers vampires are. Vampire hunter movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Feb, 2012 abraham lincoln vampire hunter red band trailer hd.
Vampire hunter wasnt out of the question, saying that they dont definitely end. Vampire hunter and pride and prejudice and zombies. Vampire hunter was written by seth grahamesmith and published in 2010. The title made a very clear declaration of the movie s aim, and the content delivered exactly that. Heres a book trailer for the inevitable sequel to abraham. Vampire hunter, and all historical fantasies of that ilk, is both a look backward at what used to distinguish a folk hero and the next logical stage of development in the. Vampire hunter 2012 full movie click here full hd movie abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, discovers. Vampire hunter, are scrambling to deliver a summer blockbuster. Vampire hunter, the hit novel that spawn a feature film from fox in 2012 directed by timur bekmambetov. They cannot physically kill one another, or create lethal wounds upon anothers flesh. Timur bekmambetov wanted 2 sequel and abraham lincoln.
Jun 25, 2012 most of the vampire hunting in abraham lincoln. Its also a more entertaining movie than i remotely expected. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 124 produced by 10 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 2. The title made a very clear declaration of the movies aim, and the content delivered exactly that. The best western movies to watch about abraham lincoln character are abraham lincoln. Vampire hunter movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Dominic cooper is a british actor most notable for his roles in captain america, the duchess, an education, the devils double, and mamma mia in abraham lincoln. He vows revenge, but fails in the attempt, narrowly escaping with his life. Oh hi you like this movie gind this is the first and only encyclopedia on the web about the film and the novel. Dec 11, 2017 that same year, his follow up novel, abraham lincoln. Benjamin walker stars as the title character with supporting roles by dominic cooper, anthony mackie, mary elizabeth winstead, rufus sewell, and marton csokas. Vampire hunter doesnt even come close to living up to the fun, silly nature of its premise. With casper van dien, jake busey, mark dacascos, joe chandler. Vampire hunter, we see that another vampire hunter is about to.
The last american vampire is an action horror novel by seth grahamesmith and a sequel to abraham lincoln, vampire hunter, released on january, 2015. Abraham lincoln, historys greatest hunter of the undead, must risk the presidency, his family and his life to protect america from bloodthirsty vampires. Here are a couple of excerpts from their interview, but be sure to check it out. The novels author, seth grahamesmith, wrote the screenplay.
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