From Dusk Till Dawn

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From Dusk Till Dawn

R

1996

1h 47m

Horror

Action

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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On the run from a bank robbery that left several police officers dead, Seth Gecko (George Clooney) and his paranoid, loose-cannon brother, Richard (Quentin Tarantino), hightail it to the Mexican border. Kidnapping preacher Jacob Fuller (Harvey Keitel) and his kids, the criminals sneak across the border in the family's RV and hole up in a topless bar. Unfortunately, the bar also happens to be home base for a gang of vampires, and the brothers and their hostages have to fight their way out.

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Critics Consensus

A pulpy crime drama/vampire film hybrid, From Dusk Till Dawn is an uneven but often deliriously enjoyable B-movie.

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Jay Carr

Boston Globe

Apr 27, 2018

"From Dusk Till Dawn" answers the question about George Clooney, but raises a couple about Quentin Tarantino.

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David Hunter

The Hollywood Reporter

Jan 19, 2018

[Robert] Rodriguez pushes the envelope but fails to make any lasting impression except revulsion at the spectacle of acclaimed independent filmmakers wasting their talents on such trash.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Nov 18, 2008

B-

Imagine two movies plucked from opposite sides of the video store.

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DJ BenHaMeen

For All Nerds Podcast

Jun 5, 2026

2/5

The racism, misogynism, and any other ism that should have been exorcised with the vampires are on full display in this script and that's more horrifying than anything that happens in the film.

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Sep 8, 2025

4/5

A raucous good time.

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

Sep 3, 2025

3/5

A perfect encapsulation of the interests of both Tarantino and Rodriguez. Clooney occasionally seems miscast, but the two narratives in one (crime and vampire) nicely anticipates Grindhouse. Plus: Hayek's dance sequence is an all-timer.

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Robert D

Mar 10, 2024

Bring back more like this.

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Jonathan O

@RT41230270 2 days ago

One hellva hybrid vampire horror film is really entertaining but there's awareness of Tarantino's feet fetish which draws intentions for feet fetish folks. But really fantastic special effects and gore.

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R T

@RT70153139 3 days ago

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) is a true cult classic! 💯George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino are fantastic, and the film’s unexpected turn from crime thriller to vampire madness is pure genius. It has great dialogue, dark humor, wild action, and unforgettable performances. Salma Hayek’s iconic scene is legendary. Nearly 30 years later, it still delivers. 🔥

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Luuxxx T

@alyyxxx 5 days ago

I very much preferred the first half of this, with it feeling like Pulp Fiction, as with the twist feeling very out of left field (that is if you have no idea about the director or film beforehand, like I did), as I was enjoying the journey to reach Mexico greater than what happens when they got there

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Liam D

@Mediawatcher2003 Oct 26, 2026

Even though this suffers from Tarantino’s most frequent and notable cliches but this is a fun take on movies like Rio Bravo and Assault on Precinct 13 but with vampires that features an fun cast, cool effects and an awesome score

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David S

@Teradactyl719 Oct 22, 2026

Probably the best vampire they have ever made since the Lost Boys. A lot of satisfying action in the movie.

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Synopsis

On the run from a bank robbery that left several police officers dead, Seth Gecko (George Clooney) and his paranoid, loose-cannon brother, Richard (Quentin Tarantino), hightail it to the Mexican border. Kidnapping preacher Jacob Fuller (Harvey Keitel) and his kids, the criminals sneak across the border in the family's RV and hole up in a topless bar. Unfortunately, the bar also happens to be home base for a gang of vampires, and the brothers and their hostages have to fight their way out.

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Producer: Meir Teper, Gianni Nunnari
Screenwriter: Quentin Tarantino
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Action, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 19, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.4M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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