Positive response, meanwhile, came from Marc Savlov of the Austin Chronicle, "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has heart to spare, and the occasional silvered bayonet to run it through. He makes it his mission to eliminate them. He confronts Henry, who doesn't deny it. Many years later as President of the United States, he comes to realize that vampires are fighting with the Confederate forces. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 American dark fantasy action horror film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, based on the 2010 mashup novel of the same name. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, discovers vampires are planning to take over the United States. Book Summary Moonlight falls through the dense woods that surround a one-room cabin, where a nine-year-old Abraham Lincoln kneels at his suffering mother's bedside. Gimly M Super Reviewer. Years later Abe would find the man and try to kill him but for some reason he doesn't die. Abe would then study law and move to Springfield to become a lawyer and to hunt vampires. [5] Additional actors were cast in the following February. After killing Jack Bart, he calls the attention of the powerful and ancient vampire Adam. The Trinity failed to stop the man from escaping and Willy was revealed to have been poisoned. We're sorry but jw-app doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Lincoln successfully finds and defeats Barts. Henry, remorseful, offers Lincoln to turn his son into a vampire, so he will "live" again. Unbeknownst to the rest of the world, her death was due to a vengeful vampire. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, discovers vampires are planning to take over the United States. In modern times, Sturgess approaches a man at a bar in Washington, D.C. as he once approached Lincoln. On the train, Adam and Vadoma, who have set fire to the upcoming trestle, attack Lincoln, Sturgess, and Johnson. When Abe awakens, the man, Henry Sturges, tells him that the man he was trying to kill is a vampire and he is a vampire hunter. Okay, okay. The now leaderless Confederate vampires stage a final, massive assault and are met head on by the Union. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 American dark fantasy action horror film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, based on the 2010 mashup novel of the same name. Benjamin Walker stars as the title character with supporting roles by Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rufus Sewell, and Marton Csokas. However, Adam learns of his activities and kidnaps Johnson to lure Lincoln into a trap at his plantation. But the film doesn't promise insights on such subjects. Abraham does what any sensible child would've done - pledged himself wholly and completely to eradicating the entire world of vampires. Disappointed, Lincoln decides to abandon his mission. Seth Grahame-Smith is an American novelist, film director, film producer, and screenwriter. It’s nothing more than a large scale visual assault for the senses, and if … Meanwhile, Mary and the ex-slaves have transported the silver to Gettysburg through the Underground Railroad. [19], As of November 9, 2014, Rotten Tomatoes reports a "rotten" approval score of 34%, based on 190 reviews, with an average score of 4.9/10. [17] Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter also made an unconventional debut with a screening for troops deployed in the Middle East. Speed rescues his friends, and they escape to Ohio. Confederate President Jefferson Davis convinces Adam to deploy his vampires on the front lines. The journal-style book is written as a partial "secret" diary of Abraham Lincoln, kept by the 16th President of the United States and given to the author by a vampire named Henry Sturges.. The novel's author, Seth Grahame-Smith, wrote the screenplay and served as an executive producer. The novel's author, Seth Grahame-Smith, wrote the screenplay and served as an executive producer. I couldn't get through this book fast enough, not because I didn't enjoy it, but because I was so anxious to see what would happen next. She's been stricken with something the old-timers call "Milk Sickness." ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER traverses throughout all the battles and turning points of the Civil War and deftly uncovers the vampire presence beneath the surface. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the visual style, action sequences, originality, Walker's performance and Henry Jackman's musical score, but criticism was aimed at its screenplay, the overly serious and inconsistent tone, overuse of CGI, and pacing. [34] However, the song was not featured in the soundtrack,[citation needed] but still the song was released as a single under the name of soundtrack in Japan. An enjoyable ride for a B movie that relishes in its silliness. Abraham Lincoln was a little more than a child when his mother passed due to a mysterious illness. Synopsis [15][16] The movie premiered in New York City on June 18. The real-life figure Abraham Lincoln, the president of the United Statesfrom … The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved. The film was produced by Tim Burton, Bekmambetov, and Jim Lemley, with Simon Kinberg as an executive producer. He attacks Barts at the docks, but Barts, who is actually a vampire, overpowers him. Plot summary. [21], Richard Corliss of Time magazine stated that "The historical epic and the monster movie run on parallel tracks, occasionally colliding but never forming a coherent whole. Years later, the manuscript is found in a five-and-dime store in the town of Rhinebeck, New York (a reference to Smith's wife's hometown). Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is, by its very nature, a fantasy film in which a real life historical figure goes up against a mythical figure of human fear, and that fear is vanquished. [28] Further acclaim came from Joe Williams of St. Louis Post-Dispatch, who called it "the best action movie of the summer," praised the film for presenting "a surprisingly respectful tone toward American values and their most heroic proponent", calling "the battlefield scenes [...] suitably epic" and commended leading star Benjamin Walker, "a towering actor who looks like a young Liam Neeson and never stoops to caricature. Taglines Please enable it to continue. She falls ill the following day, and dies shortly afterwards. After Lincoln's election as President of the United States of America, he moves to the White House with Mary, where they have a son, William Wallace Lincoln. It was something called milk sickness. The consensus reads that the film "has visual style to spare, but its overly serious tone doesn't jibe with its decidedly silly central premise, leaving filmgoers with an unfulfilling blend of clashing ingredients." Abraham's Vampire hunting antics are effortlessly woven into the true story of Abraham Lincoln, making Vampires easy to believe in sometimes. This movie speculates that Abraham Lincoln as a child saw his mother killed by a man she stood up to. The book's author, Seth Grahame-Smith, was hired to write the script. Before dying, Barts reveals that Sturgess is also a vampire. In "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," the 16th president is out for revenge after witnessing his own mother get killed by bloodsuckers. There, Lincoln befriends a young African American boy, William Johnson,[4] and intervenes when he sees Johnson being beaten by a slaver. However, before Barts can kill him, Lincoln is rescued by Henry Sturgess. Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln befriends a black child named Johnson. “Without death,' he answered, 'life is meaningless. During the fight, in which Speed is killed, Adam learns that the train holds only rocks. [30], The soundtrack to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter as composed by Henry Jackman was released digitally on June 12, 2012 and set to be released physically on July 3, 2012. "[25] The title was praised by Manohla Dargis of The New York Times, who added, "it's too bad someone had to spoil things by making a movie to go with it. Abe would give up hunting vampires, marry Mary and would continue his work as a lawyer and would become President. Lincoln reveals that Speed's betrayal was a ruse to lure Adam into a trap. A song that … "[20] The movie also garnered a "mixed or average" score of 42 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 35 reviews. Abe wants to learn how to kill them and Henry teaches him and makes him an ax lined with silver, which is the weapon Abe prefers. Adam captures Lincoln and tries to recruit him, revealing his plans to turn the United States into a nation of the undead. In reality, Lincoln did witness the death of his mother—but it wasn't vampires that killed her. | The boy died the same way his grandmother did. We're done here. It is a story that can never be told. A vampire snuck onto the front yard of the White House and did something to Willy Lincoln, Abraham's son. Anthony Ocasio Jun 19, 2012 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' Music Trailer Features Linkin Park. But the normal life is a cover for what he really needs to do, kill Vampires. Sturgess tries to convince Lincoln to allow him to turn Lincoln into a vampire, so that he can become immortal and continue to fight vampires, but Lincoln declines. Nancy Hanks Lincoln died when Abraham Lincoln was 9. That night, Lincoln sees Barts break into his house and attack Nancy. "[26] Barbara VanDenburgh, of the Arizona Republic, wrote, "The problem with movies based on a single joke is that a single joke is rarely funny enough to sustain the running time of a feature-length film". [2], Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter was released on DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in the United States and Canada on October 23, 2012. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, was not. If they harmed by silver in a way that is fatal to a normal living creature, they will die. Plot Keywords Parents Guide. Lincoln marries Mary and begins his political career, campaigning to abolish slavery. He meets Mary Todd but Henry cautions him about relationships. During his training, Sturgess tells Lincoln that the vampires in America descend from Adam, a vampire who owns a plantation in New Orleans with his sister, Vadoma. He also meets and eventually marries the pretty Mary Todd. Though Sturgess warned him not to form any close relationships, Lincoln develops romantic feelings for Mary. Years later, Abraham Lincoln seeks revenges against Jack Barts but he fails in his intent of killing the vampire. Sturgess has since been training vampire hunters, hoping to destroy Adam. He tries to kill Abe but a man saves him and nurses Abe. Sturgess explains that vampires exist, and offers to teach Lincoln to be a vampire hunter. [7][9][14] Filming began in March 2011 in Louisiana. [5][14] The film had a budget of $99.5 million and was produced in 3D. In 1818, Abraham Lincoln lives in Indiana with his parents, Nancy and Thomas, who works at a plantation owned by Jack Barts. She's been stricken with something the old-timers call "Milk Sickness." Abraham also dates Mary Todd but keeps his vampire hunter business in secret. William is later bitten by Vadoma and dies. Sturgess also tells Lincoln of the vampires' weakness, silver, and presents him with a silver pocket watch. "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" has nothing useful to observe about Abraham Lincoln, slavery, the Civil War or much of anything else. Nine years later, Lincoln decides to get revenge against Barts. So he becomes political and uses his popularity to climb the ranks to eventually become President while at the same time trying to take out the Vampire population, and eventually kill the head Vampire, and the one who killed his mother. [23] Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal agreed, writing, "Someone forgot to tell the filmmakers ... that the movie was supposed to be fun. At the age of 9, Abraham Lincoln witnesses his mother being killed by a vampire, Jack Barts. 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. In the Nineteenth Century, the nine-year-old boy Abraham Lincoln witness the vampire Jack Barts sucking the blood and killing his mother. 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Years later, Abraham Lincoln seeks revenges against Jack Barts but he fails in his intent of killing the vampire. As time goes by he kills many Vampires, except the one who killed his mother, and he's getting impatient. He is saved by Henry Sturges, who becomes his mentor and teaches how to hunt and kill vampires. Because of his son's actions, Thomas is fired. Sturgess warns Lincoln that the slave trade keeps vampires under control, as vampires use slaves for food, and if Lincoln interferes, the vampires will retaliate. He moves to Springfield and takes on a "normal" job as a store clerk and meets Mary Todd, who eventually becomes his wife. Dominic Cooper was the wild card actor, starring as Henry Sturges, Abraham’s mentor and a vampire himself. Benjamin Walker stars as the title character. Jun 09, 2012. The movie was screened to over 1800 sailors aboard the Navy aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, just before its Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News, Virginia. He makes it his mission to eliminate them. | And when the Civil War breaks out, Abe learns that Adam is aiding the Confederacy and when it appears that they are close to winning, Abe must find a way to stop them. In Springfield, Lincoln befriends shopkeeper Joshua Speed, and meets Mary Todd. The journal-style book is written as a partial "secret" diary of Abraham Lincoln, kept by the 16th President of the United States and given to the author by a vampire named Henry Sturges. Filming began in Louisiana in March 2011 and the film was released in Real D 3D on June 20, 2012 in the United Kingdom and June 22, 2012 in the United States. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. It received a worldwide total of $116,471,580. Lincoln uses his watch to stab Adam, killing him, and the three escape the train before it explodes. The film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter was first announced in March 2010 when Tim Burton and Bekmambetov paired to purchase film rights and to finance its development themselves. In Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, vampires aren't killed by sunlight and remain unaffected by holy objects, prayers, or water. Synopsis As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war - and ultimately to the presidency - he chronicles in a hidden diary. Thomas tells Lincoln that Barts poisoned Nancy. The quid pro quo is that Abe will kill only those vampires that Henry directs him to. Lincoln accepts and, after a decade of training, travels to Springfield, Illinois. The president discovers blood-thirsty vampires are planning to take over the United States. He beat Adrien Brody, Josh Lucas, James D'Arcy, and Oliver Jackson-Cohen for the role. They can only be harmed and killed by silver, and/or decapitation. 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