Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

2012Movie105 minEnglish

President Lincoln's mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users57%
Director: Timur BekmambetovGenres: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

This action-horror film reimagines the life of Abraham Lincoln, portraying him not just as the 16th U.S. President but also as a seasoned hunter of vampires. The narrative follows Lincoln's secret, centuries-long war against the undead creatures who threaten the nation's freedom, culminating in a climactic battle during the Civil War.

Critical Reception

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its unique premise, energetic action sequences, and visual style, many found the plot outlandish and the blending of historical fact with supernatural elements to be jarring. Audience reception was similarly divided, with its unconventional approach appealing to some while alienating others.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive concept and visually dynamic action.
  • Criticized for its over-the-top premise and uneven tone.
  • Seen as an entertaining, albeit bizarre, genre mashup.

Google audience: Google users appear to have a split opinion, with some enjoying the film's ambition and action, while others found the concept too far-fetched and the execution lacking.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a 2010 novel of the same name by Seth Grahame-Smith, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The novel itself was presented as a "manuscript" discovered and "edited" by Grahame-Smith, adding a layer of fictional historical authenticity.

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3 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

My expectations were pretty low, but I somehow actually ended up liking it even less than I thought I might. The big setpieces seem to be what _Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter_ is all about, and they are **so bad**. Just abysmal. _Final ...
John Chard

John Chard

Joyously Bonkers! It is what it is, a nutty premise made in nutty fashion, but for the undemanding horror fan there's a good time to be had here. Action choreography is of a very good standard, as is, perhaps surprisingly, the CGI. The h...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I was somewhat prepared to be disappointed by this movie due to its rather bizarre title and story but to my enjoyment I wasn’t. I found it to be a quite enjoyable movie. The story is somewhat bizarre indeed, but then what would you exp...