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In the year 2019, a plague has transformed almost every human into a vampire. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the fractured dominant race plots their survival; meanwhile, a researcher works with a covert band of vampires on a way to save humankind.
In the year 2019, a plague has transformed the population of Earth into vampires. As the months pass, the remaining human survivors are hunted for their blood, which has become a scarce commodity. A team of researchers, led by hematologist Edward Dalton, races against time to find a synthetic blood substitute before humanity is driven to extinction.
Daybreakers received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its original premise, stylish visuals, and blend of sci-fi and horror elements. However, some critics found the plot occasionally convoluted and the ending somewhat unsatisfying. Audiences generally responded well to its action sequences and unique take on the vampire mythos.
Praised for its inventive premise and stylish, atmospheric direction.
Lauded for its successful fusion of science fiction and vampire horror tropes.
Criticized by some for an overly complicated plot and an anticlimactic conclusion.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique concept and its engaging action, though some found the story to be a bit too intricate or the ending to be less than ideal.
The filmmakers conceived the idea for Daybreakers after seeing a vampire bat feeding in the wild.
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62/100 Ten years after an outbreak that turned most of the human race into vampires, a blood doctor is trying to develop substitute blood to prevent the extinction of humans, and, in turn, the vampires food supply. This was acted well an...
Not great but still entertaining vampire movie with a fun twist at the end. I'm not usually the biggest fan of vampire films, or zombie ones for that matter (I'm more a fan of classic slashers like Halloween and Friday the 13th) but this on...