30 Days of Night (UMD, 2008)

We actually hadn't heard of this movie until we were looking for new games or movies to try out and realized Josh Hartnett (who we believe to be an inspiring actor) starred in the film. So, needless to say, we bought the item new and shipped it expedited.

The movie was 100% worth not waiting for a better deal on eBay.

The setting in 30 Days of Night was extremely beautiful; picture some far off town, deep in Alaskan snows, covered in cozy cabins and with warm, friendly town folk. Isolated by hundreds of miles of snow, the town accustomed to developing slowly (in terms of technology). It consisted of some vehicles, one helicopter, a small airport that happened to be shut down for the duration of the movie and some huskies (as means of transportation). They couldn't have picked a better location/setting to contribute or lend to the story.

Josh Hartnett stars as the sheriff of this remote town (one of only two sheriffs in the entire town) just before what is called "30 days of night" which, in Alaska, is a period of time that the sun does not rise due to the position of the sun/earth. Although it appears that each year prior to this one, no unusual activity has occurred, the town is suddenly plagued by violent attacks and acts of vandalism. In the mean time, as the 30 days of night approach on the town, 1/2 to 2/3 of its population leaves for the airport to avoid the weather and lack of sunlight. Afterwards, the airport shuts down and the town is left to the darkness. At this point, the town is left to its vulnerability and struggles to survive through this year's 30 days of night.

30 days of night is a excellent horror film full of blood, guts, violence and FINALLY some realistic sound effects (we love the sound of a head being chopped off, it's disturbingly real!). The vampires are unlike what we've seen before and we've seen a fair share of vampire movies. They're fast, smart, cold, reckless and super messy. Speaking of messy, ever get tired of vampires sucking on necks as if they're at a dinner party and don't want to get blood on themselves? Not to worry. These vampires are PLENTY messy and aren't afraid to get it everywhere.

Enough said. Get the movie. You won't be sorry.