Am i the only one who gets chills abraham lincoln was a little more than a child when his mother passed due to a mysterious illness. Move over buffy, theres a new vampire slayer on the block and i believe he was also the 16th president of the united states. Unbeknownst to the rest of the world, her death was due to a. A movie based on the novel was later released in 2012. Official youtube channel for 20th century fox movies. Vampire hunter that were right and oh so wrong in this historical analysis of the silly, overthetop action fantasy movie. Oct 09, 2012 from visionary filmmakers tim burton and timur bekmambetov director of wanted comes this edgy thriller about the untold story that shaped our nation. 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. Produced by the asylum, and starring bill oberst jr.
During the special features and movie commentary, you hear the. Feb 16, 2010 allow me to a littleknown history book, starring abraham lincoln. 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. Lincoln was still feeling quite traumatized after the gargoyle attack. At the age of 9, abraham lincoln witnesses his mother being killed by a vampire, jack barts. Vampire hunter is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
Is the burning question on many peoples minds as the release of the movie abraham lincoln vampire hunter draws based on the novel of the same name near. The novels author, seth grahamesmith, wrote the screenplay. Unbeknownst to the rest of the world, her death was due to a vengeful vampire. Dec, 2018 was abraham lincoln really a vampire hunter. This movie was adapted from the novel from the vampire chronicles series, written by the vampire queen, anne rice. This is a film set, at the 179yearold evergreen plantation here, and the cast and crew of the movie, abraham lincoln. But maybe the movie is taking a page from the buffy version of the vampire hunt, because the cycle is destined to repeat itself. May 31, 2012 the truth behind abraham lincoln vampire slayer was the u. The r rating is for violence throughout and brief sexuality. Vampire hunter 2012 while still a boy, abraham lincoln loses his mother to a vampires bite. This is a violent and bloody movie where death and murder are the main. Vampire hunter also made an unconventional debut with a screening for troops deployed in the middle east.
Its also a more entertaining movie than i remotely expected. Vampire hunter, starring benjamin walker, rufus sewell, dominic cooper, mary elizabeth winstead and directed by timur bekmambetov. Vampire hunter is such a smashing title its too bad someone had to spoil things by making a movie to go with it. Watch lincoln, steven spielbergs masterpiece starring daniel daylewis. A new gimmick is slowly becoming more and more popular, and the man at the center of it is author seth grahamesmith, whos already finding success with his book pride and prejudice and zombies which retells the classic story, but subtly adds a zombie subplot. After all, the movie, based on a 2010 book of the same. Check out this article for this question and other facts about lincoln that you probably didnt know. Mar 20, 2010 abraham lincoln reborn as a vampire slayer suppose that, in 19thcentury america, the forces of good and evil battled for the soul of the new republic what we now know as the civil war. Abraham lincoln reborn as a vampire slayer suppose that, in 19thcentury america, the forces of good and evil battled for the soul of the new republic. Since tim burton is involved in the movie, reading the book became a must for me. It was a really good thing that cayden and his friends saved him and clyde from those evil, demonic brutes, for if not for the heroes, they would have been dragged to the castle that was once lincolns house and he would have been turned into an evil vampire, too. Abraham lincoln vampire hunter official trailer source. History remembers the battle, but forgets the blood.
Ive read parts of abraham lincoln vampire hunter and its definitely much drier than the film is. Then again, a bigscreen version of seth grahamesmith. Vampire hunter was written by seth grahamesmith and was published march 2, 2010. He flicked it, and found himself watching a movie about a young man who had to save the world from being turned into a vampire haven, and turn most of his friends and family back into human beings. The truth behind abraham lincoln vampire slayer was the u. To kill the leader, a very powerful vampire lord, he had to transform into a werewolf to kill him and restore. An historians take on abraham lincoln as vampire hunter.
He vows revenge, but fails in the attempt, narrowly escaping with his life. The quid pro quo is that abe will kill only those vampires. Jun 26, 2012 an historians take on abraham lincoln as vampire hunter. Vampire hunter ultimate hunter trailer 2012 timur bekmambetov movie hd abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the. Visionary filmmakers tim burton and timur bekmambetov director of wanted bring a fresh and visceral voice to the bloodthirsty lore of the vampire, imagining lincoln as historys greatest hunter of the undead. Vampire hunter volledige film ondertiteld in het nederlands. Thrust into an epic fight against the ruthless killers, lincoln must rely on those around. Vampire hunter full movie subtitled in spanish abraham lincoln. Vampire hunter full movie subtitled in german abraham lincoln. They are stronger than many traditional vampires, with some of them able to hold the weight of a train car. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, discovers vampires are planning to take over the united states. Dolly partons company produced buffy the vampire slayer and fans are. Abe lincoln also has sex with a vampire in the movie, but they dont show the scene. Our resident history expert takes a look at the facets of abraham lincoln.
Vampire hunter, are scrambling to deliver a summer blockbuster. Vampire hunter was originally scheduled to be released in 2d and 3d on october 28, 2011, but was later pushed back to june 22, 2012. Allow me to a littleknown history book, starring abraham lincoln. No one should expect historical accuracy out of abraham lincoln. Vampire hunter, we see that another vampire hunter is about to.
If you like abraham lincoln and you like vampires then you will love this movie thanks for reading and enjoy the film. Feb 17, 2020 looking for a presidents day movie on netflix. Vampire hunter nude scenes 2 images and 1 video including appearances from alex lombard. Abraham lincoln is reinvented as a vampire killing president in this timur bekmambetovdirected action picture starring benjamin walker, mary elizabeth winstead, rufus sewell, and dominic cooper. Visionary filmmakers tim burton and timur bekmambetov. It prefers nobility to brutality, soaring speeches to quiet deeds. The movie and the book share the same plot which is, abraham lincoln witnessed his mother being killed by a vampire and seeks. Oh hi you like this movie gind this is the first and only encyclopedia on the web about the film and the novel. They cannot physically kill one another, or create lethal wounds upon anothers flesh. As in the opening sequence, a young lincoln did in fact encounter slaves for the first time on a river, though the bloodsucker he. Vampire hunter 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Abraham lincoln, historys greatest hunter of the undead, must risk the presidency, his family and his life to protect america from bloodthirsty vampires.
May 10, 2011 this is a film set, at the 179yearold evergreen plantation here, and the cast and crew of the movie, abraham lincoln. To kill the leader, a very powerful vampire lord, he had to transform into a werewolf to kill him and restore balance to the world in the movie. Jun 25, 2012 most of the vampire hunting in abraham lincoln. This followup to the box office hit john carpenters vampires takes place in mexico, where another vampire slayer, derek bliss jon bon jovi, is hired by a shady priest and aided by a group of fellow slayers in finding a large nest of suckers and their powerful leader, a vampire princess arly jover. From visionary filmmakers tim burton and timur bekmambetov director of wanted comes this edgy thriller about the untold story that shaped our nation. 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. Abraham lincoln is known as one of the greatest presidents in u.
Vampire hunter full movie subtitled in french 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 slayer, bates motel, creepy little girls, dark shadows, halloween 20, halloween flicks, halloween movie recommendations, halloween recommendations, hansel and gretel. It was a really good thing that cayden and his friends saved him and clyde from those evil, demonic brutes, for if not for the heroes, they would have been dragged to the castle that was once lincoln s house and he would have been turned into an evil vampire, too. Vampire hunter brings to the screen the secret life of our nations. 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 official trailer hd benjamin. Some 10 years later, he unsuccessfully tries to eliminate barts but in the process makes the acquaintance of henry sturgess who teaches him how to fight and what is required to kill a vampire. Abraham lincoln vampire hunter just about says it all, ben walker stars in this action film with plot twists a plenty, quite enjoyable with good special effects, i did think the storyline slowed down too much at times primarily in order to perpetuate abes human side and to build his various relationships with the other characters, however on. Could abraham lincoln possibly have been a vampire hunter. Imagine this one like a movie trailer in a world where vampires are real insert scary image of fangs, only one man can save america from undead domination. Political history, gothic horror, and vivid action come together in abraham lincoln. Jun 27, 2012 could abraham lincoln possibly have been a vampire hunter.
A motion comic followup to a chapter from abraham lincoln vampire hunter novel where abes friend, edgar allan poe, tells him the tale of historical hungarian countess elizabeth bathory, often tied to vampire legends due to her brutality. Vampire hunter explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold story that shaped our nation. Vampire hunter explores the secret life of our greatest president. Please no spamming, vandalism, or false information.