Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
A pulpy, self-serious mashup of history and vampire action, with stylish set pieces and a dour tone that rarely winks at its absurd premise.
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Brotherhood of the Wolf
A lush, pulpy historical thriller that blends martial arts, monster horror, and conspiracy into a stylish, atmospheric ride.
About 2001 film by Christophe Gans
Genres drama, adventure, science fiction, martial arts, monster, thriller, kung fu, historical
Directed by Christophe Gans
Written by Christophe Gans, Stéphane Cabel
Starring Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Gaspard Ulliel, Dee Bradley Baker, Jacques Perrin, Émilie Dequenne, Mark Dacascos, Jean-François Stévenin
Music Joseph LoDuca
Runtime 137 min
Country France, Venezuela
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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