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| Near Dark | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ryan Zeller |
| Written by | Matt Craven Kathryn Bigelow |
| Produced by | Kevin Thompson Brad Fuller |
| Starring | Sophia Bush Bill Paxton |
| Cinematography | Moxie Films UCSB |
| Edited by | Howard E. Smith |
| Distributed by | Warner Independent |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6,000,000 |
Near Dark is an unfinished American vampire horror film, directed by Ryan Zeller and written by Matt Craven and Kathryn Bigelow. It is a remake of the 1987 cult vampire-Western horror film directed by Kathryn Bigelow. It has not been completed, nor has it been released to the public in any form.
Plot
Very little was released publicly regarding the plot of the remake and the extent to which it would be faithful to the original. It was expected[by whom?] that the central focus would be on three teenagers in a family of vampires traveling Route 66 in the late 1980s.[citation needed]
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sophia Bush | Cordelia Blue |
| Milo Ventimiglia | Court Blue |
| Bill Paxton | Jesse |
| Heather Langenkamp | Diamond |
| Benjamin McKenzie | Joshua |
| Jenette Goldstein | Mae |
| Tyler Thompson | Homer |
Production
The film was to have been directed by Sam Bayer, written variously by Matt Venne and Christopher B. Landon and produced by Brad Fuller, David Bixler and Amy Kaufman. Studios involved were reportedly Platinum Dunes and Rogue Pictures.[1]
Filming took place in the summer of 2007,[2] but was halted after several weeks by the studio's disapproval of the dailies. A new script was later received, a new director hired, and the majority of the film re-cast.[3]
Although much of the film was shot, the entire third act, as well as the resolution of the film, were never completed.[4]
As of November 2011, a production was in development for a 2012 remake.[5]
See also
- Near Dark, the original 1987 film
References
- ^ Sam Bayer to Direct 'Near Dark' Remake on www.cinematical.com
- ^ Cast Breakdown For 'Near Dark' Talks Caleb
- ^ Near Dark Remake ... Nears on www.cinematical.com
- ^ Henriksen Wants In On Near Dark Remake on www.cinematical.com
- ^ The Internet Movie Database entry for Near Dark (2012)
External links
{{DEFAULTSORT:Near Dark (2008 Film)}} [[Category:Unfinished films]] [[Category:American films]] [[Category:English-language films]] [[Category:Vampires in film]] [[Category:Chase films]] [[Category:Horror film remakes]]