Near Dark
“...pray for daylight.”
Synopsis
A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.
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Near Dark (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-11
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Adrian Pasdar
Caleb Colton
Jenny Wright
Mae
Lance Henriksen
Jesse Hooker
Bill Paxton
Severen
Jenette Goldstein
Diamondback
Tim Thomerson
Loy Colton
Joshua John Miller
Homer
Marcie Leeds
Sarah Colton
Kenny Call
Deputy Sheriff
Edward Corbett
Ticket Seller
Troy Evans
Plainclothes Officer
Bill Cross
Sheriff Eakers
Roger Aaron Brown
Cajun Truck Driver
Thomas Wagner
Bartender
Robert Winley
Patron in Bar
James Le Gros
Teenage Cowboy
Jan King
Waitress
Danny Kopel
Biker in Bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 5, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.68x
-$1.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kathryn Bigelow
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathryn Bigelow, Eric Red
- Original Score
- Paul Haslinger, Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese
- Original Title
- Near Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.4M
- Production Studios
- DEG, F/M, Near Dark Joint Venture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kathryn Bigelow
Kathryn Bigelow, Eric Red
Paul Haslinger, Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese
Adam Greenberg, Chuck Colwell
Howard E. Smith
Charles R. Meeker, Edward S. Feldman, Steven-Charles Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Kathryn Bigelow
Screenplay
Eric Red
Screenplay
Paul Haslinger
Original Music Composer
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
Steven-Charles Jaffe
Producer
Kathryn Bigelow
Director
Adam Greenberg
Director of Photography
Howard E. Smith
Editor
Edgar Froese
Original Music Composer
Joseph A. Porro
Costume Design
Stephen Altman
Production Design
Everett Creach
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Near Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Near Dark about?
A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.
Who directed Near Dark?
Near Dark was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
Who stars in Near Dark?
The principal cast of Near Dark includes Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein.
When was Near Dark released and how long is it?
Near Dark was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Near Dark?
Near Dark had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $3.4M at the worldwide box office (0.68 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Near Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Near Dark was composed by Paul Haslinger, Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Near Dark?
Near Dark holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).