Near Dark
“...pray for daylight.”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | JustWatch TV |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Near Dark
Near Dark is a 1987 English-language horror film directed by Kathryn Bigelow. The cast is led by Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 900 ratings.
Near Dark was produced by DEG, F/M, and Near Dark Joint Venture and made in United States of America. It was released on October 2, 1987, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kathryn Bigelow
- Writers
- Kathryn Bigelow, Eric Red
- Release date
- October 2, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- DEG, F/M, Near Dark Joint Venture
Near Dark cast & crew
Near Dark was directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Kathryn Bigelow and Eric Red.
The cast features Adrian Pasdar as Caleb Colton, Jenny Wright as Mae, Lance Henriksen as Jesse Hooker, Bill Paxton as Severen, Jenette Goldstein as Diamondback, and Tim Thomerson as Loy Colton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Haslinger, cinematography is by Adam Greenberg, and it was produced by Charles R. Meeker and Edward S. Feldman.
Is Near Dark worth watching?
Near Dark holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 886 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, Near Dark is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Near Dark
Adrian Pasdar
Caleb Colton
Jenny Wright
Mae
Lance Henriksen
Jesse Hooker
Bill Paxton
Severen
Jenette Goldstein
Diamondback
Tim Thomerson
Loy Colton
Joshua John Miller
Homer
Marcie Leeds
Sarah Colton
Kenny Call
Deputy Sheriff
Edward Corbett
Ticket Seller
Troy Evans
Plainclothes Officer
Bill Cross
Sheriff Eakers
Near Dark — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Near Dark in United States?
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▸What language is Near Dark in?
Near Dark is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Near Dark?
Near Dark runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Near Dark rated?
Near Dark is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 886 ratings.
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