Still from Near Dark — Near Dark (1987) — Kathryn BigelowPhotographed by Adam Greenberg

Kathryn Bigelow

Near Dark

Name: Near Dark
Genre: Horror
Released: 1987
Duration: 94 min

English / 1987 / 1h 34m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Horror

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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.

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Credits

Crew

Cast

Adrian Pasdaras Caleb Colton

Jenny Wrightas Mae

Lance Henriksenas Jesse Hooker

Bill Paxtonas Severen

Jenette Goldsteinas Diamondback

Tim Thomersonas Loy Colton

Joshua John Milleras Homer

Marcie Leedsas Sarah Colton

Kenny Callas Deputy Sheriff

Edward Corbettas Ticket Seller

Troy Evansas Plainclothes Officer

Bill Crossas Sheriff Eakers

Roger Aaron Brownas Cajun Truck Driver

Thomas Wagneras Bartender

Robert Winleyas Patron in Bar

James LeGrosas Teenage Cowboy

Jan Kingas Waitress

Danny Kopelas Biker in Bar

Billy Beckas Motel Manager

S.A. Griffinas Police Officer at Motel