šļø Retro Blood 176: Near Dark (1987) šļø
James Kline and J.H. Alison wrap up 1980s Vampire Horror Month: Part 2 with one of the grittiest and most underrated vampire flicks of the decadeāNear Dark! šš§āāļø
We kick things off with quick thoughts on the film, comparing it to other vampire classics and discussing its unique neo-western horror vibe. Then, in our Weekly History Segment, we look at what was happening in Pro Wrestling and Metal Music around its release on October 2, 1987. James dives into Jerry āThe Kingā Lawler winning the Lord of the Ring Tournament, while Alison covers the Lynyrd Skynyrd Reunion Tour, the band's legacy, and the tragic deaths of its original members. šøš„
Then, we dig into the history of Near Darkāhow Kathryn Bigelow brought her vision to life, how she originally wanted to make a Western, and how the castās connection to Aliens shaped the film. We also discuss the killer performances, from Bill Paxton's unforgettable turn as Severen to Lance Henriksen's menacing Jesse Hooker.
Finally, we break down the full movieāCalebās rough vampire initiation, Maeās tragic romance, the blood-drinking road trip, the legendary bar massacre, and the unusual twist on vampire lore: a simple blood transfusion as a cureādespite the movie never using the word "vampire."
A modern horror cult classic? Absolutely. Ride with us through the night as we close out our vampire theme month with Near Dark!
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