Beautifully shot film, a great thriller

Rating: 9/10 (23 October 2007)

Like most people, I went to this movie not really expecting much. Vampire movies are really losing their mystique and people aren't as enthusiastic about them.
30 Days of Night was an excellent new take on vampires. They aren't the beautiful, mysterious creatures that you read about in books or see in movies. They're brutal, vicious, bloodthirsty, and terrifying.
The cinematography reminded me of the color contrasts featured in Sin City and 300, which really emphasized the transition from graphic novel to film. Blood really stands out, so if you're uneasy about gore, probably not the movie for you. I loved it, however, and I would recommend it.