From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
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“From Dusk Till Dawn” (1996) is a cult classic horror-action film directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Quentin Tarantino, who also stars in the movie alongside George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, and Juliette Lewis.
The story follows the Gecko brothers, Seth (George Clooney) and Richie (Quentin Tarantino), two notorious criminals on the run after a bank robbery. In their attempt to cross the border into Mexico, they take the Fuller family Jacob (Harvey Keitel), a former preacher, and his children Kate (Juliette Lewis) and Scott (Ernest Liu) hostage and use their RV to reach their rendezvous point.
They stop at a remote strip club called the Titty Twister, intending to wait out the night. However, the situation takes a drastic turn when the club’s staff and patrons are revealed to be vampires. The survivors must band together to fight off the bloodthirsty creatures and make it through the night.
“From Dusk Till Dawn” is known for its dramatic shift in tone from a crime thriller to a horror film, blending Tarantino’s sharp dialogue with Rodriguez’s stylish direction. The film features memorable performances, intense action sequences, and a mix of dark humor and gore, making it a standout entry in the horror genre.