Near Dark movie poster

Near Dark

"...pray for daylight."

October 2, 1987 1h 34m 6.8/10 (836 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Near Dark is a horror film. directed by Kathryn Bigelow.

Starring Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, and Lance Henriksen

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 2, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (836 votes)
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Budget $5M Production budget
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Box Office $3.4M 0.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$3,400,000

Production Companies

  • DEG
  • F/M
  • Near Dark Joint Venture

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Near Dark about?

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.

Who directed Near Dark?

Near Dark was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.

How long is Near Dark?

Near Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Near Dark released?

Near Dark was released on October 2, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Near Dark?

The main cast of Near Dark includes Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein.

Is Near Dark worth watching?

Near Dark has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 836 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.