THE VAULT

Near Dark (1987) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.9/100

...pray for daylight.

The Premise

A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Vampire, Western Horror, Near Dark taps into fundamental fears. The 6.9/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of farm, small town, vampire continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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