UHM - Review - From Dusk Till Dawn

Opening to a $10-million box office weekend on January of 1996, I was one of the many horror fans that flocked to see this film at the theaters. With the minds of Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarrantino behind this, it was bound to be violent, and from the beginning it was clear that the Gecko brothers were a force to be reckoned with and we as the audience were in for one hell of a ride. Quentin Tarantino was supposedly going to direct the film, but decided to focus more on his character and the screenplay, so Robert took over, but the first half of the movie just oozes the work of Quentins', with it setting the character development and introducing the unique family of a preacher and his adopted teen kids as hostages by the brothers. Forced to drive the duo the Mexico, the group make their way across and into an isolated trucker and biker bar called the "Titty Twister" where they are to meet someone. Sadly for them they've just set foot in a vampire feeding ground, where even the half-naked dancers are ready for some fresh blood. Against impossible odds, a criminal and a few citizens are forced to turn into vampire hunters and take on a horde of blood suckers.

This is truly a unique film -- from the badass characters like "Sex Machine" with his whip and crotch-gun, to the tough war-vet "Frost", and his removing-heart technique -- after the first half, this movie grabs us and doesn't let go until the credits roll. With make-up effects by genre veteran Robert Kurtzman, we're given the pleasure of viewing some nasty delicacies like exploding eyeballs, melting bodies, open guts, and lots and lots of blood -- a horror fans wet dream! No single vampire is like another -- each one has their own unique look or quirk to them, which makes things all-the more interesting, especially when we are thrown some surprises and new foes. I make reference to the second half a lot, but that doesn't mean the first is bad; it's just a little slow-paced compared the second, but there is a lot of tension and character development in it that makes it essential to the rest of the movie. This is definitely a movie that any horror fan shouldn't miss.

OVERALL

Badass characters, lots of gore, Salma Hayek, and with a combination of Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino makes for a very fun and entertaining vampire romp. Any fan of the genre should check this if they haven't already.

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The Reaper :

Posted 40 days ago

simply... a masterpiece for its time
great acting, story, fx, action, horror, comedy, and just a badass film
if there is one thing you do before you die
see this film
10/10 perfect

Beshem :

Posted 65 days ago

I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!

Werewolf Hunter :

Posted 101 days ago

Well said Tampajm! I always hear people bitching and whining about how this could've been a great thriller if it didn't take the cheesy horror movie turn. Well, FUCK THEM! As you said, it's nothing more than a fun, gory, and ultimatly kickass modern grindhouse movie! 8/10.

Tampajm21 :

Posted 117 days ago

Light Yagami I think you would be better suited sticking to pixelated cgi zoo animals and Adam Sandler movies...No real horror fan would ever say "Low budget looking garbage film"...Then complain about violence, gore and nudity...Do yourself a favor and stick to big budget fluff cinema and stay away from genuine horror fans that delight in grindhouse, exploitation, drive-in cinema...

Light Yagami :

Posted 157 days ago

another cheesy, low-budget looking garbage film involving Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. this time. in From Dusk Till Dawn, expect a lot of topless dancers, gory violence, bad words, and awful-looking bloodsuckers. as the movie says: "Cheech Martin SUCKS!" this movie really SUCKED! a mistake for Mr. Clooney.

Ryno :

Posted 229 days ago

This is my favorite George Clooney film... He is hilarious... I don't care for Quentins acting (which is why I don't care that he dies) But he doesn't ruin the movie either... Robert Rodriguez is a fantastic director for this film. How the movie is so over the top is the best part because it is no holding back when you put Quentin and Robert next to a camera. The rest of the cast was great as well. Harvey Keitel is great in whatever he does.

Death Wish :

Posted 249 days ago

I loved this movie, this was deffinatly a classic, Im not so much into Quentin Tarantino's or Robert Rodriguez's stuff, but I loved this movie. George Clooney was brillant.

Harry :

Posted 249 days ago

I Hear There Bring A New One Out But It Is Called From Dusk To Dead It Is Abort Zomans Vampies
Cant Wait

ash :

Posted 307 days ago

one of the best vampire movies i have ever seen. i loved the acting, i loved the killing, i loved the overall plot. it was something i had never seen done before and neither of the sequels lived up to this movie in any way. i never get sick of watching this movie and any horror fan should definatley see this.

J Roark :

Posted 337 days ago

It started out slow but still entertaining. The vampires were pretty cool since they all looked different instead of the simple fangs and weird eyes in other vampire movies.

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