There are hundreds of movies about vampires. Usually they follow a pattern, maintain a certain style, certain aura within each film. Thankfully, some push against the current and create horror bestiality rather than romantic intoxication. Premiering Friday, October 19, 2007, the new vampire flick, 30 Days of Night, does just that.

Far north in the town of Barrow, Alaska the sun sets for longer than ten hours. In fact, there’s a period every winter when the sun is not found for 30 days. They are enveloped in complete darkness. Many residents head south, seeking a sunnier setting, and this year a mysterious group, a group of vampires, comes to the town to enjoy the darkness.

The inhabitants of Barrow know something is going on. Once they realize that their town is the new home for a coven of vampires, Sheriff Eben, his wife Stella, and the few others, must fight against the invasion and pray, while they are prey, to make it through the 30 days of night.

This film is based on the comic by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith. It very well matches Templesmith’s artwork, both the style of the vampires and the scene of the town. 30 Days of Night is presented by Colombia Pictures, a Ghost House Pictures production in association with Dark Horse Entertainment. It was directed by David Slade, the screenplay was written by Steve Niles, Stuart Beattie, and Brian Nelson. Starring Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston, Ben Foster, and Mark Boone, it was produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert. 

This movie is not for the faint of heart. Check out the website for information on the movie and the graphic novel. Try your hand at the website’s game, but when you do, make sure you’re in the light.