30 Days of Night (2007)
An Alaskan town endures a month of darkness and a relentless vampire assault, leaving a chilling, bleak struggle for survival.
This is the story of an isolated Alaskan town that is plunged into darkness for a month each year when the sun sinks below the horizon. As the last rays of light fade, the town is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires bent on an uninterrupted orgy of destruction. Only the small town's husband-and-wife Sheriff team stand between the survivors and certain destruction.
How intense is 30 Days of Night?
30 Days of Night is terrifying, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What 30 Days of Night feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakchilling
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream 30 Days of Night
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Is 30 Days of Night scary?
Yes. 30 Days of Night is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is 30 Days of Night gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is 30 Days of Night sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is 30 Days of Night OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is 30 Days of Night?
30 Days of Night runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream 30 Days of Night?
30 Days of Night is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does 30 Days of Night have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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