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Jeff K's avatar

I love the idea of vegan vampires. It sounds like a bit from “what we do in the shadows.”

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Amanda Kusek's avatar

Hahahaha. Yes. An episode where they meet vampires from Williamsburg.

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Mikhail Skoptsov's avatar

I love Daybreakers. The finale, I think, was a little overblown, with way too many twists and reversals. But it is overall a great mid-budget genre movie that screams cult classic. I'm hoping one day the Spierigs will make a sequel.

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Amanda Kusek's avatar

I'd love for them to make a sequel. The world is very rich and there's a lot to do with it!

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Allen Kwon's avatar

This makes me want to rewatch Daybreakers with a notebook in hand. Who knew a blood-slick vampire flick could double as a capitalism allegory? Also, bless Dafoe for existing.

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Amanda Kusek's avatar

Truly. Dafoe is a gift to us all.

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Lauren's avatar

Not sure how I missed seeing this, but have to watch it!

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Amanda Kusek's avatar

You’ll love it!!

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MikeOzzie's avatar

I don't remember this film . . . at all. Not even a hint of recognition that I might have been buzzed and saw the trailer at some point. But enjoyed your review as always and makes me want to watch it!

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Amanda Kusek's avatar

Wow! I’m taking this as a compliment! Give it a go… it’s pretty fun.

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Frank's avatar

Props for the Uncle Eddie reference.

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Amanda Kusek's avatar

;)

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P.K. Anthony's avatar

You were right on the money with this one. It’s got room for improvement and pretty predictable in a lot of ways, but there’s a lot to love in it and I’ve always thought it was a hidden gem that deserves more love.

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Amanda Kusek's avatar

Thanks so much for reading! A hidden gem, indeed. I'm really glad it came my way. I know I will watch it again in the future.

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Dursin's avatar

I've never seen Daybreakers, but I love what you said in your last paragraph, and I think it connects to the whole 90-minute movie idea. I don't hate long movies, but I get annoyed when they are long and don't give me enough to think about and talk about (unless all I'm talking about is how bad it is.) Thanks, as always, for an insightful post.

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Amanda Kusek's avatar

Thanks for reading! And yeah - give me depth or give me death!

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