Filming began in Louisiana in March 2011 and the film was released in Real D 3D on June 20, 2012 in the United Kingdom and June 22, 2012 in the United States. Speed rescues his friends, and they escape to Ohio. Based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith, the genre mash-up reimagines a young Abe Lincoln as a vampire hunter. Between 1992 and 1997, Bekmambetov was directing commercials and was one of the directors for Bank Imperial's award-winning popular World History ads. It is an attention grabbing name but it is also a joke and high concept conceit that wears thin quickly. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the fractured dominant race plots their survival; meanwhile, a researcher works with a covert band of vamps on a way to save humankind. Timur Bekmambetov Will Direct Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter; Offers Updates on Wanted 2, Moby Dick and More Posted on Monday, August 9th, 2010 by Russ Fischer Abe relocates to Springfield where he gets a job as a store clerk while he studies the law and kills vampires by night. Benjamin Walker turns in a killer performance as Abraham Lincoln, who must risk the presidency, his family and his life to protect America from bloodthirsty vampires. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. From visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov comes this visceral, satisfying thriller based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s bestseller. He vows revenge, but fails in the attempt, narrowly escaping with his life. It's a ridiculous premise, will have to be done in a pretty tongue and cheek fashion, I'm thinking something a bit like Big Trouble in Little China. Because Sturgess' soul was impure, he became a vampire, and that prevented him from harming Adam or any other vampire (since "Only the living can kill the dead"). A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time. William is later bitten by Vadoma and dies. [12] Fox beat other studios in a bidding war for rights to the film the following October. 2 out of 5 stars. Dominic Cooper as Henry was OK but could of been better. The fight scenes are done well and the weapon of choice: An Axe, which is well used in this film. Was this review helpful to you? Young Abraham Lincoln sees his mother die when he is just a boy. When a group of strangers at a dusty roadside diner come under attack by demonic forces, their only chance for survival lies with an archangel named Michael, who informs a pregnant waitress that her unborn child is humanity's last hope. It is an attention grabbing name but it is also a joke and high concept conceit that wears thin quickly. "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" is Bekmambetov's first movie since the 2008 hit "Wanted", and tells the story of how Lincoln crushes vampires during the U.S. Civil War. Disappointed, Lincoln decides to abandon his mission. Though it doesn't get as good as a good vampire film should, it offers a fictional story with a non-fictional setting and characters. She falls ill the following day, and dies shortly afterwards. At the age of 9, Abraham Lincoln witnesses his mother being killed by a vampire, Jack Barts. Use the HTML below. Perseus, demigod, son of Zeus, battles the minions of the underworld to stop them from conquering heaven and earth. Abraham Lincoln - Vampire Hunter [Blu-ray] Benjamin Walker (Actor), Anthony Mackie (Actor), Timur Bekmambetov (Director) & 0 more Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over Format: Blu … Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a film adaptation of the book of the same name. While still a boy, Abraham Lincoln loses his mother to a vampire's bite. "[25] The title was praised by Manohla Dargis of The New York Times, who added, "it's too bad someone had to spoil things by making a movie to go with it. I don't mean that as an insult. However, Adam learns of his activities and kidnaps Johnson to lure Lincoln into a trap at his plantation. Speed, believing that Lincoln is tearing the nation apart, defects and informs Adam that Lincoln will transport the silver by train. Sturgess has since been training vampire hunters, hoping to destroy Adam. Benjamin Walker gives a good performance as the president who believes in vampires. This movie was surprisingly entertaining, which I doubted when I saw the trailer. If you like Abraham Lincoln and you like Vampires then you will love this movie!. Some 10 years later, he unsuccessfully tries to eliminate Barts but in the process makes the acquaintance of Henry Sturgess who teaches him how to fight and what is required to kill a vampire. The film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter was first announced in March 2010 when Tim Burton and Bekmambetov paired to purchase film rights and to finance its development themselves. Free shipping for many products! garykmcd. [32][33] In addition, Linkin Park's song "Powerless", from their 2012 album Living Things premiered in the official trailer to Abraham Lincoln and was the first song to be played over the closing credits, followed by "The Rampant Hunter". Transported to Barsoom, a Civil War vet discovers a barren planet seemingly inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. "[29], Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter grossed $37,519,139 at the domestic box office and $78,952,441 in international markets. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold story that shaped our nation. On the train, Adam and Vadoma, who have set fire to the upcoming trestle, attack Lincoln, Sturgess, and Johnson. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov (director of Wanted) bring a fresh and visceral voice to the bloodthirsty lore of the vampire, imagining lincoln as history's greatest hunter of the undead. Lincoln uses his watch to stab Adam, killing him, and the three escape the train before it explodes. View production, box office, & company info. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 American dark fantasy action horror film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, based on the 2010 mashup novel of the same name. Seth Grahame-Smith adapted the screenplay himself. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the visual style, action sequences, originality, Walker's performance and Henry Jackman's musical score, but criticism was aimed at its screenplay, the overly serious and inconsistent tone, overuse of CGI, and pacing. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter [2], Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter was released on DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in the United States and Canada on October 23, 2012. However, before Barts can kill him, Lincoln is rescued by Henry Sturgess. At the age of 9, Abraham Lincoln witnesses his mother being killed by a vampire, Jack Barts. There, Lincoln befriends a young African American boy, William Johnson,[4] and intervenes when he sees Johnson being beaten by a slaver. He also meets and eventually marries the pretty Mary Todd. "[26] Barbara VanDenburgh, of the Arizona Republic, wrote, "The problem with movies based on a single joke is that a single joke is rarely funny enough to sustain the running time of a feature-length film". During his training, Sturgess tells Lincoln that the vampires in America descend from Adam, a vampire who owns a plantation in New Orleans with his sister, Vadoma. Some 10 years later, he unsuccessfully tries to eliminate Barts but in the process makes the acquaintance of Henry Sturgess who teaches him how to fight and what is required to kill a vampire. In modern times, Sturgess approaches a man at a bar in Washington, D.C. as he once approached Lincoln. He attacks Barts at the docks, but Barts, who is actually a vampire, overpowers him. Benjamin Walker turns in a killer performance as Abraham Lincoln, who must risk the presidency, his family and his life to protect America from bloodthirsty vampires. This takes a ridiculous ‘what if’ premise and then proceeds to neither expand on the conceit or even revel in its campy daftness. The quid pro quo is that Abe will kill only those vampires that Henry directs him to. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter says it all in the title; a title that will result in a chuckle, a roll of the eyes or quite possibly both. About Visit Some 10 years later, he unsuccessfully tries to eliminate Barts but in the process makes the acquaintance of Henry Sturgess who teaches him how to fight and what is required to kill a vampire. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter says it all in the title; a title that will result in a chuckle, a roll of the eyes or quite possibly both. During the fight, in which Speed is killed, Adam learns that the train holds only rocks. The film was produced by Tim Burton, Bekmambetov, and Jim Lemley, with Simon Kinberg as an executive producer. The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds. The novel's author, Seth Grahame-Smith, wrote the screenplay and served as an executive producer. Thanks for reading and enjoy the Film. [30], The soundtrack to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter as composed by Henry Jackman was released digitally on June 12, 2012 and set to be released physically on July 3, 2012. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. Confederate President Jefferson Davis convinces Adam to deploy his vampires on the front lines. As his kingdom is being threatened by the Turks, young prince Vlad Tepes must become a monster feared by his own people in order to obtain the power needed to protect his own family, and the families of his kingdom. Nearly two years later, on April 14, 1865, Sturgess tells Lincoln that the remaining vampires have fled the country. Sturgess also tells Lincoln of the vampires' weakness, silver, and presents him with a silver pocket watch. After Lincoln's election as President of the United States of America, he moves to the White House with Mary, where they have a son, William Wallace Lincoln. Because of his son's actions, Thomas is fired. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER Interview with Benjamin Walker, Director Timur Beckmambetov, Jim Lemley and Seth Grahame-Smith. [21], Richard Corliss of Time magazine stated that "The historical epic and the monster movie run on parallel tracks, occasionally colliding but never forming a coherent whole. The famed monster hunter is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula, who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for nefarious purposes. The historical monster mash Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter is profoundly silly--even sillier, possibly, than the title suggests--but it conducts itself with an admirably straight face. Hansel & Gretel are bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world. [15][16] The movie premiered in New York City on June 18. 2012 film by Timur Bekmambetov ... Media for the 2012 film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold story that shaped our nation. During one battle, Mary recognizes Vadoma and avenges her son by shooting Vadoma in the head with the silver necklace William wore when he was alive. Many years later as President of the United States, he comes to realize that vampires are fighting with the Confederate forces. This takes a ridiculous ‘what if’ premise and then proceeds to neither expand on the conceit or even revel in its campy daftness. Abe relocates to Springfield where he gets a job as a store clerk while he studies the law and kills vampires by night. 16 of 20 people found this review helpful. "[22] Christy Lemire of Associated Press meanwhile, commented on the film's tenor and visual effects, saying "What ideally might have been playful and knowing is instead uptight and dreary, with a visual scheme that's so fake and cartoony, it depletes the film of any sense of danger," awarding the film a rating of 1.5 out of 4. Lincoln accepts and, after a decade of training, travels to Springfield, Illinois. Tony Kushner, the script writer of the actual Abraham Lincoln biopic released that same year, stated that he thought the film was a "godforsaken mess", although according to him, this opinion had nothing to do with a historical perspective. Meanwhile, Mary and the ex-slaves have transported the silver to Gettysburg through the Underground Railroad. In "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," screenwriter Seth Grahame-Smith and director Timur Bekmambetov set out to make a genre film that was rooted in both Gothic literature and historical accuracy. [17] Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter also made an unconventional debut with a screening for troops deployed in the Middle East. Benjamin Walker turns in a killer performance as Abraham Lincoln, who must risk the presidency, his family and his life to protect America from bloodthirsty vampires. Benjamin Walker stars as the title character with supporting roles by Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rufus Sewell, and Marton Csokas. Lincoln orders the confiscation of all the silverware in the area and has it melted to produce silver weapons. Benjamin Walker stars as the title character with supporting roles by Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rufus Sewell, and Marton Csokas. "[20] The movie also garnered a "mixed or average" score of 42 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 35 reviews. From visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov comes this visceral, satisfying thriller based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s bestseller. Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter sounds ace, lots of fun. TIME’s Lev Grossman has called Seth Grahame-Smith “the luckiest freelancer in the world.” Grahame-Smith was the guy an editor named Jason Rekulak tapped to write a book called Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.When that sold a million copies, Grahame-Smith extended the suddenly burgeoning literary-mashup franchise with his own Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, positing that … [23] Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal agreed, writing, "Someone forgot to tell the filmmakers ... that the movie was supposed to be fun. Sturgess tries to convince Lincoln to allow him to turn Lincoln into a vampire, so that he can become immortal and continue to fight vampires, but Lincoln declines. It received a worldwide total of $116,471,580. The real-life figure Abraham Lincoln, the president of the United States from 1861 until 1865, is portrayed in the novel and the film as having a secret identity as a vampire hunter. [28] Further acclaim came from Joe Williams of St. Louis Post-Dispatch, who called it "the best action movie of the summer," praised the film for presenting "a surprisingly respectful tone toward American values and their most heroic proponent", calling "the battlefield scenes [...] suitably epic" and commended leading star Benjamin Walker, "a towering actor who looks like a young Liam Neeson and never stoops to caricature. Subcategories. In 1994, he founded Bazelevs Group, an advertising and films production, distribution and marketing company. Thomas tells Lincoln that Barts poisoned Nancy. Before dying, Barts reveals that Sturgess is also a vampire. Joe Neumaler of New York Daily News gave the film a rating of 1 out of 5, writing, "This insipid mashup of history lesson and monster flick takes itself semi-seriously, which is truly deadly. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 American dark fantasy action horror film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, based on the 2010 mashup novel of the same name. Finding himself prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter Woola and a princess in desperate need of a savior. [18] Several of the film's stars attended the screening, including Anthony Mackie, Erin Wasson and Benjamin Walker, who dressed in character as Abraham Lincoln. Nine years later, Lincoln decides to get revenge against Barts. Perseus braves the treacherous underworld to rescue his father, Zeus, captured by his son, Ares, and brother Hades who unleash the ancient Titans upon the world. Time Out says. The real-life figure Abraham Lincoln, the president of the United Statesfrom … What is 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' about? [5] Additional actors were cast in the following February. He was born Timur Nuruakhitovich Bekmambetov on June 25, 1961, in Guryev, Soviet Union (now Atyrau, Kazakhstan). Lincoln confronts Sturgess, who reveals that, several years ago, he was attacked and bitten by Adam. He also meets and eventually marries the pretty Mary Todd. The now leaderless Confederate vampires stage a final, massive assault and are met head on by the Union. Or at least smart."[24]. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. The consensus reads that the film "has visual style to spare, but its overly serious tone doesn't jibe with its decidedly silly central premise, leaving filmgoers with an unfulfilling blend of clashing ingredients." (2012). Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Benjamin Walker (Actor), Rufus Sewell (Actor), Timur Bekmambetov (Director) & 0 More Rated: U/A (Parental Guidance) Format: Blu-ray 2.5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings [19], As of November 9, 2014, Rotten Tomatoes reports a "rotten" approval score of 34%, based on 190 reviews, with an average score of 4.9/10. Title: https://www.allmovie.com/movie/abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter-v526866 The movie was screened to over 1800 sailors aboard the Navy aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, just before its Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News, Virginia. It was released in 2012 and directed by Timur Bekmambetov, produced by Tim Burton, and starring Benjamin Walker in the title role. In the year 2019, a plague has transformed almost every human into vampires. Lincoln successfully finds and defeats Barts. Now on Digital HD. Positive response, meanwhile, came from Marc Savlov of the Austin Chronicle, "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has heart to spare, and the occasional silvered bayonet to run it through. As such, the pair re-imagine the Civil War as a struggle between the living and the undead, with Abraham Lincoln acting as America's chief vampire hunter. It begins slow but steadily gains speed throughout the film. Lincoln marries Mary and begins his political career, campaigning to abolish slavery. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov (director of Wanted) bring a fresh and visceral voice to the bloodthirsty lore of the vampire, imagining lincoln as history's greatest hunter of the undead. Sturgess explains that vampires exist, and offers to teach Lincoln to be a vampire hunter. As a result he mounts his own campaign to defeat them. Adam captures Lincoln and tries to recruit him, revealing his plans to turn the United States into a nation of the undead. Timur Bekmambetov, the director of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, might be insane. [3], Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter was originally scheduled to be released in 2D and 3D on October 28, 2011, but was later pushed back to June 22, 2012. Mary Elizabeth Winstead I believe was miscast in her role as Mary Todd, she was too young for me too believe her as an older Mary Todd. As a result he mounts his own campaign to defeat them. C Dominic Cooper‎ (58 F) S Rufus Sewell‎ (3 F) W Benjamin Walker (actor)‎ (15 F) Second Line Stages, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. You can instantly tell the batshit insane Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is the work of Timur Bekmambetov, who also directed Wanted, Night Watch and Day Watch.We were lucky enough to … The quid pro quo is that Abe will kill only those vampires that Henry directs him to. He beat Adrien Brody, Josh Lucas, James D'Arcy, and Oliver Jackson-Cohen for the role. Timur Bekmambetov is a Kazakh-Russian film director known for vampire franchise Nochnoy dozor (2004) and Dnevnoy dozor (2006). Sturgess warns Lincoln that the slave trade keeps vampires under control, as vampires use slaves for food, and if Lincoln interferes, the vampires will retaliate. In Springfield, Lincoln befriends shopkeeper Joshua Speed, and meets Mary Todd. "[27] USA Today reviewer Scott Bowles remarked, "A stylish slasher of a movie, a monster flick that does its vampires right, if not their real-life counterparts," giving the film 2.5 out of 4. Emanuel Levy of EmanuelLevy.com wrote that "Though original, this is a strenuous effort to combine the conventions of two genres. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The book's author, Seth Grahame-Smith, was hired to write the script. Many years later as President of the United States, he comes to realize that vampires are fighting with the Confederate forces. As the fabled Blood Moon approaches, the siblings encounter a new form of evil that might hold a secret to their past. From visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) comes this visceral, satisfying thriller based on Seth Grahame-Smith's best seller. [5][14] The film had a budget of $99.5 million and was produced in 3D. In 1818, Abraham Lincoln lives in Indiana with his parents, Nancy and Thomas, who works at a plantation owned by Jack Barts. A priest disobeys church law to track down the vampires who kidnapped his niece. Rated R for violence throughout and brief sexuality, Searching 2 Finds Its Directors, Story Will Follow New Characters, ‘The Lord Of the Rings’: Lenny Henry, Augustus Prew, Peter Mullan, Cynthia Addai-Robinson & Benjamin Walker Among 20 New Cast Additions On Amazon Series, Green Lantern TV Show Gets the Greenlight at HBO Max, First Details Revealed, 150 of the Best Vampire Movies Across all Genres, Face-Off: Seth Grahame-Smith Mash-Up Heroes. 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