Near Dark Explained - Vampire Western
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is it me or is caleb also Nathan Petrelli from heroes
This movie and "Lost Boys" are excellent examples of how vampires can be re-invented to appeal to younger audiences without ending with cringe-worthy results, like Twilight.
😂😂😂😂 faxx
..but think of the money...
I agree. But being a devil's advocate, both movies came out in 1987, so the vampires were modernised to appeal to the kids of the 1980's. Whistle Twilights were... what they were. I mean, try to remember the youth of the early 2000s.
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It wasn't that bad. I mean, the vampires of the 2004 adaptation of Salem's Lot are 2000's af, and yet they look cool
@@OptimusMaximusNeroLove Salems’ Lot. Both versions ❤
The shot of bill Paxton wearing the sunglasses with the blood all over his mouth and chin is iconic and should've been the poster
I have a shirt of it. It says "we keep odd hours"
To think Homer could have just gotten a blood transfusion to grow up. Rip.
Homer didn’t want a blood transfusion he just wanted to turn Caleb sister for a mate
I remember when this came out. One of my friends made me watch this a million times. It’s too bad about Bill Paxton. I really liked his work
R.i.p Bill!
Near Dark was one of the best vampire 🦇 movies alongside The Lost Boys, Vamp and Fright Night.
I'll be honest (IDK if someone said something similar but...) I think the blood transfusion was him trying to fulfil his need for blood without having to drink from his father. the fact of him being cured may have been accidental discovery. would make sense for Caleb's character.
It's on Tubi, pass it along
The three actors that were in Aliens were also in the Terminator movies: Bill Paxton was a punk naked Arnie meets when he arrives in LA, Lance Henriksen was a detective at the police station, and Jenette Goldstein was John Connor's foster mom in T2. Also, the guy the terminator beats up and robs in T2 is the same actor Caleb beats up at the bar.
OMG yes now I remember that. And thank you so much to remind me of that 😊
All of those actors are familiar with James Cameron, who is responsible for Aliens and the Terminator movies. The director of Near Dark (Kathryn Bigelow) knew and later married James Cameron.
I now want to believe it's the same guy, that barely escaped a terminator to leave the place, travel far away to be killed by a vampire.
Paxton is the only actor to be killed by the Terminator, Aliens, and the Predator!
@@justamurse5646I thought Lance managed it too.
There is a Lost Boys connection. The “kid” played by Joshua Miller is Jason Patric’s half brother. He’s in Lost Boys. Their dad goes a step scarier, the young priest in the Exorcist!
Actors. They all act in multiple things. That's the only connection. If that's how you base your connections then every single movie is connected.
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I always thought Josh was a good actor, in anything I saw him in he was good.
Rest In Peace Bill Paxton. Severen was probably everybodies favorite character 😂
Seeing how the actors themselves thought up the backstoires I'm willing to consider them canon.
A classic from my childhood. I still have the VHS that I recorded this off of HBO. I don't even have a VHS player. 😂
Man, i miss the 80's
The best time
Meh, I don't know. Had a few great movies and bands, but it's not like the movies or the songs are wiped off the face of the earth.
And, this may be due to a different POV, but I _don't_ miss movies and tv-shows which were basically "bunch of white guys + quota non-WASP + the girl friend".
Yes, today's writers are still a bit hit-and-miss about writing female leads, but they've at least evolved to the point where, e.g. there's enough chemistry between Shuri and Namor to melt the screen, but the writers just leave it at that and don't ruin a good story with some "I have you now, my pretty" BS.
The director, Catherine Bigelow, was James Cameron's wife. They were just getting big in the industry knew a lot of the same actors well. Hence why all those actors in the same moviea.
Diamondback was even in Titanic!
@@samanthab1923 yup, and Terminator 2
"They" were just getting big? James Cameron had already done the first The Terminator and Aliens, and was probably negotiating the $70M budget (HUGE for late 80's) for The Abyss. Bigelow was lucky he married her and she continued to ride his coat tails well after their divorce.
In the interview I saw on the 2 disc DVD, Lance Henriksen said his ship drifted into the reeds of the river and he looked up and saw black winged harpies descend onto the ship and begin to feed off of the dying men. For some reason one of the creatures took pity on Jesse and cut it's wrist open, feeding Jesse it's blood, turning him into a Vampire. He also said that he believed that Jesse turned Severen because he reminded him of his younger brother who died in the war. Diamondback, according to Jenette Goldstein, was turned in the 1930's during the great depression. She also said that she probably turned Homer sometime in the 1950's, because that was as close to ever having a child as she was going to get. My opinion for the ending of the movie is that, if Jesse was the source of their Vampiric curse, then his death should have cured the others, turning them human again.
I'm just taking a wild guess. But I personally would assume the vampires kidnapped Caleb's sister partially because they wanted to avenge their wounded pride. But also partially because that vampire who was stuck in a kids body was still lusting after her.
It seems sad because Homer is lonely but pretty sick since he’s a MAN on the inside and she is still a child
@@oli19827 It is really messed up when you think about it, but from his perspective, it would seem like the only thing left he could resort to. He already tried with Mae and she obviously only saw him as a child, so he ultimately came to the conclusion that he had to find another child to be with..... as twisted as it seems....
Oh shit, Caleb is Nathan from Heroes.
Thank you I couldn't place what I recognized him from
And in that 1990s show called Prophet
Other than the contrived "blood transfusion" cure for the happy couple, it's a pretty good movie.
I remember watching some this movie but not finishing it. The actor that was shot in the back was the same actor from Terminator Judgement Day and when Arnold took his clothes and motorcycle, he was also in a bar and a pool table was present lol. Jeanette Goldstein who plays Diamond Back was also in Terminator 2 playing John's foster mother.
It's also the same cast that played in The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The bar scene in Terminator 2 is a direct reference to the bar scene in Near Dark where Robert Winley plays at a pool table but this time gets thrown on a hot kitchen stove instead of a pool table.
When you think it can't get any worse ...
I rewatched this when i was struggling with addiction n this was so on the nose
Definitely
Near dark is really great but so underrated I first watched this film when I was a teenager the cast is just perfect 😎 the director of the film Kathryn Bigelow she was married to james Cameron
That’s why a lot of the actors are in both films.
As someone named Severign, I appreciate the hell out of this movie.
Severign is a pretty cool name.
Joshua John Miller who played Homer the kid vampire is the younger brother of Jason Patric. The horror connection goes further: their dad is Jason Miller aka Father Karras from The Exorcist.
Jason Patrick’s brother, Richard Patrick, is also the lead singer of the known band Filter.
@@Lobo_Argentno. Richard Patricks brother is the actor Robert Patrick, who played the t-1000 Terminator in Terminator 2. My grand mother actually knew their father when they both worked in the banking industry in the Cleveland area back in the day. She said that he used to bring "the boys" in to work sometimes.
@@cullenarthur8879 I’m aware of that :) they are a family of talent
Whenever I see Adrian Pasdar I'll always see him as Nathan Petrelli from Heroes!
R.I.P Bill Paxton
One of the very first Vampire movies I saw on TV with my parents and I Loved it!
They showed this movie on now defunct TCM Underground (2006-2023) back in 2017 as part of their 31 Days Of Halloween.
"Near Dark" is a very unusual film about vampires, although the word "vampire" is never used in it. And vampires here are very far from standard image of Dracula or Nosferatu: neither garlic, nor holy water, nor crosses, nor an aspen stake act on them, they do not sleep in coffins and do not turn into bats, and in general they are completely devoid of gothic style and presented more like night bandits. The only thing they have is a thirst for blood and fear of sunlight. The most remarkable aspect of the movie is that vampirism is interpreted here as a metaphor for drug addiction and bad company, from which you can recover. The only question is what price you will have to pay? This is quite an interesting project in which Kathryn Bigelow is experimenting with genres: so the film perfectly combines melodrama, horror, and western, accompanied by dark atmosphere and noir aesthetics.
I have nothing else to add except that this is possibly my favorite vampire movie ever made, with the exception of the blood transfusion ending, a crown it shares with the Lost Boys.
I saw this as a kid but vaguely remember it. I can remember thinking about the kid vampire Homer, and how it would suck to be stuck at a younger age. If you're gonna be stuck forever at an age, 17-19 Seems like a sweet spot if you were a young vampire. That way it's not odd for people to see you without parents or if you need to find work to make money it's not so odd. I didn't make the Aliens cast connection back then, but it's cool to see that today 😊
How did I miss this one? I'm gen x, love vampires, Bill Paxton, and Lance Henricksen (who turns up in EVERYTHING).
The Rock and roll saxophone guy😂
Tim Cappello
The Believer. He's a vampire hunter in the comic.
@@ikapatino3214 wait, saxophone guy is a hunter?!
OMG This is one of my FAVORITE movies!!!!
One of my favorite Vampire movies of all time ! So underrated
I'm Alien obsessed and I'm shocked I've never heard of this. Thank you for introducing me!❤
No one more beautiful than late great BILL PAXTON!!✨💕 rest in peace Bill Paxton🌟💖 he was such a gem 💎 of a actor!!
I had the 20th anniversary dvd of this with that documentary. This is one of my favorite films of the late 80’s with The Lost Boys.
I love this movie!!! I watched it in theaters. I was only a kid...
This movie was one of my favourites. I had such a crush on Bill Paxton after this RIP
Vampire Western? How about covering Vampire Eastern! Let's check out THE DARKWATCH and THE DAYWATCH.
I know it's a trope but the books are the bee's knees. All but the last one. I still wish they made at least 2 more movies in that series.
@@dennisridolfijr8353 , true
@@dennisridolfijr8353, yes. I agree. A bit of good news upon ye: КиноПоиск announced that they will be adapting at least 3 book as a form of the TV series.
Ready for this video 😊
I'd love to see a video done about the Vampires of the 1992 "Forever Knight" t.v. series. As well as the Werewolves in the 1987 "Werewolf" t.v. show.
You definitely need to do a video on interview with the vampire tv series i would love to see that
The second season starts on May twelfth. Can't wait!
Turn order: Jessie, then Severen by Jessie or possibly together by something else. (they started Chicago Fire), then Diamondback by Jessie (Diamondback picked Jessie up hitchhiking), then Homer by Diamondback (Diamondback wanted a kid), then May by Homer.
One of my absolute favorites hell yeah
Coooooogan Looooollllins is clutch. Needed something good today and here it is. Thank you sir! I wasn't aware of this movie. Probably bc of it being around the time of Lost Boys. Much appreciated!
I remember renting this movie. My husband and I were going to rent "The Lost Boys" and it was not available and the store clerk told us to 'get "Near Dark", instead, because it was a much better movie. I totally agree. I still think its one of the best vampire movies ever made.
Cut all the chin music about this picture. No cgi, real actors and set dressing by Steve altman, bobs son. Best vampire picture ever. Watch it again. Drop your packs and dig it!
One of my favorites, definitely in my top 5 vampire films
Top 3 films of all time for me
I always loved this movie.
Not sure if anyone else mentioned this, but I think it was the spurs on Paxtons boot that sliced the bartender open. Not a knife on his boot. That’s how I always saw it. Makes more sense as far as the continuity goes, but would a spur cut like that? I don’t know. If the vampires had even slightly more strength due to their powers it just might. I love this movie. The actor that played Caleb apparently genuinely fell in love with the young woman who played May. I saw a behind the scenes interview with him where he claims he tried to find her after the filming was over because he truly wanted to profess his love. He never found her.
yo bro i love ur vids 4 real u always make my day
Thanks for the great video!😁😁😁😁
Near Dark is a classic in my book. Very underappreciated. I really liked John Carpenter's Vampires as well as The Lost Boys and Fright Night.
During filming the legendary 'Bar slaughter scene' Bill Paxton was extremely exhausted & (if I remember correctly, ill as well) the Med team gave him a B vitamin shot (new to him).. Bill speaks about how this affected his performance in the Behind scenes Docu.
I Recommend it!
I really love your channel. Can you cover lost tapes soon pls 🙏
It was directed by John Cameron's wife at the time, Kathryn Bigelow.
I like such movies
I absolutely love this movie, and thank you so much for covering it. Maybe you could also cover "Bad Moon", "The Howling", or "Ginger Snaps" if you haven't already.
@13:25 isn't that the lady who plays John Connor's foster mom in Terminator 2?
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It took you that long to realize that?
Absolute classic
The blood transfusion makes perfect sense though. If he's a vampire and craving blood but knows that biting will doom the other person a blood transfusion is the best option.
One of my favorite vamp movies.
My first impression on the ending was that maybe the cure is just a temporary fix & Caleb & May would eventually turn back or choose to kill themselves. I can see this being the source for a sequel
Immortality aka The Wisdom of Crocodiles starring Jude Law is another movie that doesn’t mention vampirism but is definitely in the same vein. I highly recommend it.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 *🧛 Introduction to "Near Dark"*
- Introduction to the film "Near Dark" released in 1987, a cult classic.
00:56 *🎬 Near Dark Genre Analysis*
- Discusses the classification of "Near Dark" as a western horror movie.
- Contrasts it with the more traditional horror elements found in "Lost Boys".
01:21 *🤠 Introduction to Caleb Colton*
- Introduces Caleb Colton, the main character of "Near Dark".
- Describes his encounter with May, a mysterious girl, leading to pivotal events.
02:42 *🧛♂️ Caleb's Transformation*
- Caleb's transformation into a vampire after being bitten by May.
- May's involvement in his transition and the group's decision to keep him.
04:57 *🎭 Introduction to the Vampire Crew*
- Introduces the members of the vampire group, including Jesse, Diamondback, Severen, Homer, and May.
- Discusses the casting choices and the actors' previous collaboration in "Aliens".
06:44 *🌄 The Vampires' Nightly Routine*
- Describes the group's nightly routine of arriving in new towns, separating, and reuniting before sunrise.
- Highlights Caleb's struggle with his newfound vampiric nature.
08:08 *🔮 Vampiric Abilities and Sensory Enhancements*
- Explores the enhanced sensory abilities of vampires, including enhanced night vision and hearing.
- Discusses the allegorical representation of addiction through the need for blood.
10:51 *🍺 Bar Scene: Display of Vampiric Strength*
- Analyzes the iconic bar scene, showcasing the vampires' strength and prowess.
- Discusses the portrayal of vampires as grounded characters with realistic abilities.
14:25 *🔥 Sunlight Conflict and Escaping Police*
- Details the conflict between the vampires and the police when exposed to sunlight.
- Describes Caleb's heroic actions in rescuing the group from the motel fire and their subsequent escape.
16:16 *🕰️ Jesse's Age Revelation*
- Reveals Jesse's age and historical background, providing context for his character.
- Explores the Confederate flag Easter egg and the implications of Jesse's past.
17:14 *🚪 Caleb's Reunion with Sarah*
- Chronicles the emotional reunion between Caleb and his sister, Sarah, adding a familial dynamic to the narrative.
- Reflects on Homer's character and his childlike behavior juxtaposed with his vampiric nature.
17:39 *🧛♂️ Caleb's Escape and Transformation:*
- Caleb realizes his family won't be spared by the vampires.
- Caleb escapes with his family under a blanket, but his sister's jealousy puts her at risk.
- Caleb's father performs a blood transfusion, curing Caleb's vampirism unexpectedly.
19:09 *🔥 Showdown and Resolution:*
- Caleb's humanity is restored through a blood transfusion, making him human again.
- May realizes Caleb's warmth signifies his humanity, and they reunite.
- Despite the vampires' pursuit, Caleb saves his sister, leading to a fiery confrontation and resolution.
20:44 *🎭 Behind the Scenes Anecdotes:*
- Bill Paxton and Lance Hendrickson share amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
- The original film poster is criticized for misrepresenting the movie's genre.
- Actors contributed personal stories to enrich their characters' backgrounds, enhancing the film's depth.
25:16 *💡 Exploring Vampire Mythos:*
- The film avoids conventional vampire tropes, focusing on the struggle between light and dark.
- Kathleen Bigalow's simplified approach emphasizes the narrative's clarity and thematic cohesion.
- Near Dark's portrayal of vampires as outlaws without romanticization adds depth to the genre.
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I hate the Saxophone so much that I'm starting to fear Saxophonists for their immense will and fortitude. How do they not writhe in pain? scary.
That bulked up sax player was in Tina Turner’s band.
A prequel would be fun to watch with their back stories
Would love to see a Near Dark prequel with the vampires backstories
Very cool movie thanks for sharing. I'll have to check out the doc. I love vampires and I'm a big fan of your content in general! :D
thanks really appreciate that! and its a great doc
I just realized u didn't do john carpenter vampires !🧛♂️
I liked this movie i was born late 70s n was an 80s kid n 90s teen
Gen-X, baby!
Me too. I was born in 1978.
I saw Fright Night in 1985
Lost Boys in 1987
Near Dark in 1989
I loved the second half of the 80s and the entire 90s and 2000s.
All three, Henrickson, Goldstein and Paxton acted in both the Terminator and Alien Franchises.
The saxophone player from the Lost Boy's, was part of Tina Turner's band.
i consider this one of the best vamp stories i have ever seen
I just gave this movie A re-watch and I really don't see what people like about it
2k less than 1hr your going places!!
What Severin does to the bartender he does with his spurs, not “knives on his boot.” It has been known colloquially (for over 100 years) as a “Mexican Tattoo.” The difference is, instead of just scarring the man, Severin kicks so hard that he cuts the man’s throat.
The movie Aliens playing at that theatre in the background was a cool easter egg that I had never noticed before. Good stuff.
BRO I WAS LITERALLY WAITING ON YOU TO DO THIS
Homer (about 16yrs old) is in a movie called "So, You Think You're Parents Are Wierd!?" that's surprisingly good. Very well written & acted and filmed. Low budget but effects are pretty good. At about 1/3 through they figured how to make the robots hand move & grasp things, I'd like to know how they did that.
I very much enjoyed your enthusiasm about this review, Cogan! I'm glad you're not just reviewing the most popular vampires , but also those portrayed older, less known media.
Any plans for more anime vampire reviews? I enjoy more oriental takes on the vampire trope, such as the ones from From Dusk Till Dawn
Sad about Bill Paxton, love his movies. His role in Aliens was epic, so many quotable lines.
I adore this film!
Your channel is what I expect YT to have. Congrats for the work.
Pleace make a video on
Invitacion 2022
Vampires 1998
I've never even heard of this im debating stopping to see if i can find it first before i watch this
Cool recap. I'm gonna have to see this movie! Thank you for sharing.
One of my favorite horror films. Use to fall asleep at night watching it when I was a teenager.
It's my 3rd favorite vampire film, Lost Boys is 5th. Great video 😊🐾💜👍👋
I have loved this film since was a kid and thanks for covering it. I really enjoyed the different take on vampires
Lost girl
Ultraviolet TV show British edris elba is in it.
I always thought the song "The Way" by Fastball was from this movie. I suppose it could be...from a certain point of view. Epic movie! New sub!
I always thought Homer was the oldest. That's the reason he burst in flames while all of the others smoked and then caught fire.
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Just noticed the guy that got knocked out then shot in the back is the same guy that puts a cigar out on Arnold’s pec in T2
You should do a video on the vampires from the 2012 movie Byzantium
Thanks for doing this 😊 it's excellent and one of my favourite films
My only complaint with this movie is that I wish these vampires had fangs that's literally my only complaint and nitpick but besides this this is a great vampire movie and a true cult classic
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Eh, the ending being kinda week is my only criticism. The transfusion and ending seems like they didn't know how to end it and just wrapped everything up quick.
@@AliceBowie yeah I agree the ending is the criticism I have too, the not having fangs is just more of a nitpick for me personally lol
Honestly, it would’ve been cool if they had more animalistic fangs rather than your standard vampire fangs, I believe in the script (which you can look up online, it’s in a PDF format.) Severen shaves ALL of his teeth into sharp points not just his canines.
Cassidy, the vampire in the Preacher comic books and show didn't have fangs either. He was similar to a Near Dark vampire.
I really love this movie as its one of the few vampire movies that didn't totally terrify me as a kid. But on the different tastes in vampire films I'll have to disagree on 30 days of night not romanticizing vampires, of course the movies definitely dont do that but the comic series does. Even the second movie to 30 days does so too at the end. Near Dark though is great in this aspect since it combines the two together of romanticizing and beastial horror of the idea of vampire. Having the supernatural aspect of uncontrol for the vampires while also having the little "family" dynamic is what makes this movie shine.
Can you please cover American vampire comic and shiki vampire anime and call of the night
You my friend are a gem
Thanks for showing that movie 🍿🎥 again cause I too like how you couldn't tell they were vampires unless they are hit by sunlight and start smoking and catching on fire 🔥 Great 80"s movie and awesome cast of Stars.🤓👍😎
Thanks for letting me know you liked what I said about the movie 🎥🤓👍😎