30 Days of Night

30 Days of Night is a 2007 horror film directed by David Slade and based on the comic book miniseries by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith.

30 Days of Night is a 2007 horror film directed by David Slade and based on the comic book miniseries by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith. Set in Barrow, Alaska, it follows townspeople who must survive a month-long polar night while vampires attack the town. The film stars Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, and Danny Huston.

Plot

The film follows the residents of a small Alaskan town as they face a prolonged period of darkness. During this time, vampires descend on the town, and the remaining survivors attempt to endure until daylight returns.

Production and adaptation

30 Days of Night was adapted from Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith’s comic book miniseries. The screenplay credits include Steve Niles, Stuart Beattie, and Brian Nelson, and the film was directed by David Slade.

Release and reception

The film premiered in 2007 and received an R rating in the United States. It was released theatrically in October 2007 and later became available through home media and streaming services.

Franchise

The film became part of a larger franchise that includes follow-up works. A sequel, 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, was later released as a direct-to-video film.