Abraham Lincoln : Vampire Hunter (2012)
Summary
Genre: Action, HorrorGoodies:
+ Takes a historical figure and makes him a badass, + Fast and fun action throughout the filmBaddies:
- Has some odd transitioning moments within the storyline,Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, discovers vampires are planning to take over the United States. He makes it his mission to eliminate them.
I remember the first time I saw the trailer for the film, and I thought, “Damn this takes place in oldey times,” then axes started flying and demons came out of the woodwork – and I was invested. Then I realized it was Abraham Lincoln as a death dealer – SOLD! The film will not win any awards for writing, but it was both innovative and fun. I haven’t read the book, so I can’t draw any parallels between the two for accuracy. The film centers around a young Lincoln who is trying to pursue a love interest, which becomes difficult when he ends up having to fight the forces of darkness. The story is told as a story through a note he leaves for a relative. The visual effects probably draw in the most accolades for the film. There were some slow spots here and there, but generally, Abe was kickin’ ass. We see a recreated Civil War with demons, and other historical moments spun in a very different light, which was refreshing to see at the theater. Overall, I would say this was a win!
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