When humans were fighting them, instead of dating them? Whether it's through horror, sci-fi, or comedy, the battle between humans and vampires can be far more violent and complicated than is currently depicted. Tonight's screening of Daybreakers may prove exactly that. The year is 2019, and most of earth's inhabitants have been transformed into vampires by a mysterious illness. The few humans left are running scared; prey for the starving, bloodthirsty majority. Knowing that the vampires are becoming ever more desperate for sustenance, and that the human species is threatened with extinction, a secret group of vampires team up with Edward, a researcher played by Academeny Award Nominee* Ethan Hawke, to find a solution that will save both human and vampire kind.
Daybreakers debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival, and isn't set to be widely released until January 8th, 2010 - so this is a great opportunity to see it now! Still need another reason to check this one out? Here you go: it costars Willem Dafoe. Whether your a Boondock Saints fan or a Green Goblin fan, Dafoe always delivers. Also, it was filmed in Australia, with the Aussie company Weta Workshop creating the creature effects. So come celebrate the return of vampires to the action sci-fi genre Tonight, Saturday Oct. 2nd at The Plaza at 11:30 PM.
* Training Day (2001) - Best Supporting Actor, Before Sunset (2004) - Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
