An historians take on abraham lincoln as vampire hunter. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including brave, seeking a friend for the end of the world and to rome with love. Vampire hunter 2012 tt1611224 president lincolns mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slaveowning helpers. Jul, 2012 abraham drops a pistol, and quickly picks it off the floor. The novels author, seth grahamesmith, wrote the screenplay. Nbc new york tim burton buys rights to abraham lincoln. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. By associating slavery with vampires, this book oversimplifies a majorly complex issue, and does a disservice to the countless slaves who suffered at the hands of real. At 6foot4, he was a strong giant, says seth grahamesmith, who adapted his novel for the screen. Vampire hunter trailer 2012 trailer for abraham lincoln.
Benjamin walker stars as americas 16th president who moonlights as a. Vampire hunter is a 2012 american action horror film directed by timur bekmambetov, based on the 2010 mashup novel of the same name. 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. Vampire hunter is a 2012 american action horror film. Now that would make for a good vampire hunter movie. Lincolns farmtested physique had superhero potential. Allet di nove anni, abraham lincoln ha visto morire sua madre per. Abraham lincoln vampire hunter 2012 download torrents. Abraham lincoln vampire hunter just about says it all, ben walker stars in this action film with plot twists a plenty, quite enjoyable with good special effects, i did think the storyline slowed down too much at times primarily in order to perpetuate abes human side and to build his various relationships with the other characters, however on. 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 historys greatest hunter of the undead. Its a shame abraham lincoln isnt hunting those fairies from twilight. Since abe has retired from vampire hunting and theres no 401k for that, he hands business off to jack armstrong and joshua speed. With benjamin walker, clifton collins jr a motion comic followup to a chapter from abraham lincoln vampire hunter novel where.
Gifted with legendary height, strength, and skill with an ax, young abe lincoln sets out to avenge the death of his mother at the hands of a vampire. Freshen up your watchlist with prime videos latest roster of streaming movies. Vampire hunter on dvd october 23, 2012 starring benjamin walker, dominic cooper, anthony mackie, mary elizabeth winstead. I t should come as no surprise to learn that abraham lincoln.
He vows revenge, but fails in the attempt, narrowly escaping with. Jan 03, 2019 streaming film abraham lincoln vampire hunter. Jun 30, 2017 at the age of 9, abraham lincoln witnesses his mother being killed by a vampire, jack barts. Great calamity trailer abe lincoln vampire hunter animated tv show. Vampire hunter march 2, 2010 the twominute microepic was written and directed by bodega creative director adam reid, and features a deadon likeness of abraham lincoln michael krebs in his white house office circa 1864 as he confronts. Vampire hunter 2012 tt1611224 president lincoln s mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slaveowning helpers. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, discovers vampires are planning to take over the united states. Director timur bekmambetov adapted the mashup novel by author seth grahamesmith to create the films screenplay. Vampire hunter 2012 trailers and clips while still a boy, abraham lincoln loses his mother to a vampires bite. Find out where to watch abraham lincoln vampire hunter. Oct 15, 2012 watch trailer for the great calamity, a graphic novel included in the special features of abraham lincoln. Review podcsat of honest abe slaying vamps addeddate 20120629 22.
With benjamin walker, rufus sewell, dominic cooper, anthony mackie. 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. See the latest movie posters, photos, cast news and plot details. Vampire hunter by seth grahamesmith, why did southern slave holders originally align with the vampires. While still a boy, abraham lincoln loses his mother to a vampires bite. An historians take on abraham lincoln as vampire hunter civil war president might have been entertained, but revered law over battle ax. Mary elizabeth winstead at an event for abraham lincoln. Vampire hunter bluray 3d, bluray, and dvd debut october 23rd sep, 2012. Abe benjamin walker continues his fight against the undead well into adulthood and his presidency, making a last. Barts reveals his vampire self to abraham and tries to attack him, but abraham is rescued by a vampire hunter, henry sturgess. Vampire hunter explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold story that shaped our nation. Get notified if it comes to one of your streaming services, like.
Vampire hunter is neither as good nor as bad as its laughout. A ridiculous, overthetop, and fun actionhorror flick. The great calamity video 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Starring benjamin walker, dominic cooper, mary elizabeth winstead, anthony mackie, rufus sewell and marton csokas. Is that johnny cashs voice in some of the voice overs. Vampire hunter was released in 2012 on friday, june 22, 2012 nationwide release.
Vampire hunter 2012 while still a boy, abraham lincoln loses his mother to a vampires bite. Vampire hunter mostly takes place in the past, seth grahamesmith has to spend some time explaining to us what it was like back then, and it was no picnic. Abraham lincoln vampire hunter by seth grahame smith. He is rescued by henry dominic cooper, a charismatic vampire hunter who instructs abe in the fine art of dispatching bloodsuckers. He trains as a hunter for ten years and eventually gets his revenge on barts and kills him. See more ideas about lincoln vampire hunter, vampire hunter and abraham lincoln. Its also a more entertaining movie than i remotely expected. While there, we visited the 16th presidents tomb, climbed into the ordinarily restricted and highly creepy areas just above the gravesites of lincolns wife mary and three of their sons, took a midnight tour of the presidential.
The book trailer featuring michae l krebs as abraham lincoln want more. While abraham lincoln is widely lauded for saving a union and freeing millions of slaves, his valiant fight against the forces of the undead has remained in the shadows for hundreds of years. Vampire hunter is exactly what you would expect from the title. Watch trailer for the great calamity, a graphic novel included in the special features of abraham lincoln.
Vampire hunter, the thrillerhorror movie produced by tim burton about the great emancipator as a badass axtwirling vampire slayer. The league of extraordinary gentlemen, hamilton miranda, johnny appleseed folklore, johnny tremain esther forbes, the legend of sleepy hollow all media types, sleepy hollow tv, poe edgar allan works, gravity falls, abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln vampire hunter by seth grahame smith abebooks. Pr newswire bodega produces epic book trailer for abraham lincoln. At the age of 9, abraham lincoln witnesses his mother being killed by a vampire, jack barts. Vampire hunter has visual style to spare, but its overly serious tone doesnt jibe with its decidedly silly central premise, leaving filmgoers with. Whenever abe goes to a new place, we get a snapshot of the new location, 19thcenturystyle. Vampire hunter has visual style to spare, but its overly serious tone doesnt jibe with its decidedly silly central premise, leaving filmgoers with an unfulfilling blend of clashing ingredients. Vampire hunter as composed by henry jackman was released digitally on june 12, 2012 and set to be released physically on july 3, 2012. President lincolns mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slaveowning helpers. Over the weekend, screen rant participated in a special and surreal event for abraham lincoln. Vampire hunter by seth grahamesmith, with which historic person did abraham lincoln become acquainted because each thought the other was a vampire.
With benjamin walker, clifton collins jr a motion comic followup to a chapter from abraham lincoln vampire hunter novel where abes friend, edgar allan poe, tells him the tale of historical hungarian countess elizabeth. Abraham drops a pistol, and quickly picks it off the floor. Vampire hunter the boundaries which divide life from death are at best shadowy and. The serious tone and silly premise may turn off some people, but the serious tone actually works to the films advantage and actually made the movie more fun. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, discovers vampires are. The great calamity full movie in hd visit a motion comic followup to a ch. He vows revenge, but fails in the attempt, narrowly escaping with his life. Vampire hunter march 26, 2010 tim burton bought the film rights largely on the strength of publisher grand central s inhouse trailer for the new book from seth grahamesmith, the man who gave us pride and prejudice and zombies. Vampire hunter is a 2012 film based on the historical fiction novel. Vampire hunter by grahamesmith, seth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vampire hunter brings to the screen the secret life of our nations favorite president.
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