Stake Land

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America is a lost nation. When an epidemic of vampirism strikes and his family is slaughtered, young Martin (Gossip Girl's Connor Paolo) is taken under the wing of a grizzled, wayward hunter (In the Cut's Nick Damici) whose new prey are the undead. Simply known as Mister, the vampire stalker ... takes Martin on a journey through the locked-down towns of America's heartland, searching for a better place to call home while taking down any bloodsuckers that cross their path.
  • Starring: Connor Paolo, Nick Damici
  • Directed by: Jim Mickle
  • Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
  • Release year: 2011
  • Studio: MPI Media Group
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Synopsis: America is a lost nation. When an epidemic of vampirism strikes and his family is slaughtered, young Martin (Gossip Girl's Connor Paolo) is taken under the wing of a grizzled, wayward hunter (In the Cut's Nick Damici) whose new prey are the undead. Simply known as Mister, the vampire stalker takes Martin on a journey through the locked-down towns of America's heartland, searching for a better place to call home while taking down any bloodsuckers that cross their path.
Starring: Connor Paolo, Nick Damici
Supporting actors: Kelly McGillis
Directed by: Jim Mickle
Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
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Release year: 2011
Studio: MPI Media Group
MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong bloody horror violence, language and brief nudity.
ASIN: B005FJ7DOM (Rental) and B005FJ7F7M (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: August 02, 2011
  • MPAA: Rated R for strong bloody horror violence, language and brief nudity.
  • Production Company: Glass Eye Pix, Belladonna Productions, Off Hollywood Pictures
  • Filming Locations: Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA | Middletown, New York, USA

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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having had a successful run at midnight movie showings, I wasn't expecting much seriousness from a movie entitled "Stake Land." But I was pleasantly surprised by this bleak and well-made creature feature in which man might be the most dangerous enemy left. In truth, there are very few elements within the film that haven't been utilized abundantly in other movies--but despite their familiar nature, "Stake Land" is still quite effective on its own terms. Well acted, suspenseful, and with good effects--I'd say this has the potential to be a sleeper hit on the DVD market as more people become familiar with it. Cobbling plot points from sources as diverse as Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" to "Zombieland" to almost everything in between, the film has a surprising heft and gravitas that distinguishes it from other noticeably lighter genre fare.

Cinema's fascination with a post-apocalyptic world continues here as the movie is set in a time where an epidemic of vampirism has extinguished most of the human race. In reality, this plays much more like a zombie epic and that's truthfully what it is. The creatures have pointy teeth, but the script follows the conventions you'd expect from an outbreak of the reanimated. A rogue warrior travels the land with a teenage companion as the two try to make it to a rumored land of safety called New Eden. Along the way, they meet threats of all sorts and even pick up a few stragglers. Whole towns of survivors are barricaded and fortified against the monster menace. But perhaps the most alarming enemy are the new religious zealots who see the vampires as vengeance against the wicked. In a land overtaken by lawlessness, monsters may be the easiest foe to fight.

The script is tidy and provides a narration that is haunting and well done. Nick Damici (who also has a screenwriter credit) plays the enigmatic hero and Connor Paolo is his protege. Both are believable and sympathetic, and they develop an effective chemistry that grounds the picture. A supporting cast that includes Kelly McGillis, Sean Nelson, and Danielle Harris further make this a movie in which you actually care about the characters! In many ways, the vampires are secondary to the human story of survival and hope in the midst of mayhem. The creatures are well done and the effects are solid--but again, I was more sold on the human drama than anything else. Surprisingly good overall--made all the more remarkable because of my admittedly low expectations. Why this wasn't released on a larger scale, I'm not sure. But if you like zombies, vampires, and/or post-apocalyptic drama--this checks all the requisite boxes. KGHarris, 6/11.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The best vampire flick I've seen in a long time August 12, 2011
Format:Blu-ray
Now this is a vampire movie. Stake Land is an effort from director Jim Mickle, who previously helmed a bleak and understated horror flick called Mulberry Street a few years back, which still ranks as probably the best film to ever come out carrying the After Dark Horrorfest banner. With Stake Land, Mickle presents to us an apocalyptic wasteland that the vamps are terrorizing and feeding off of. For teenager Martin (Connor Paolo), his means of survival are being accompanied by the mysterious Mister (Mulberry Street star Nick Damici) as they come across various other survivors (including Kelly McGillis and genre stalwart Danielle Harris) and an insane religious cult while attempting to make their way to the supposedly untouched land of New Eden. Violent, scary, and unapologetically bleak; Stake Land is the kind of horror film that we don't see much of anymore, which in itself is a crying shame. It pulls no punches and even when it offers a glimmer of hope, it seems so far away that you will be on the edge of your seat to see if our heroes make it or not. While the film isn't without its flaws, most notably being that various characters appear and are introduced with little in the way of character development to boot, this is undoubtedly the best vampire film I've seen in quite some time. All in all, give Stake Land a chance, there's a reason why there's been so much hype built around it for a while now, and you won't be disappointed with what you get here either.
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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Having had a successful run at midnight movie showings, I wasn't expecting much seriousness from a movie entitled "Stake Land." But I was pleasantly surprised by this bleak and well-made creature feature in which man might be the most dangerous enemy left. In truth, there are very few elements within the film that haven't been utilized abundantly in other movies--but despite their familiar nature, "Stake Land" is still quite effective on its own terms. Well acted, suspenseful, and with good effects--I'd say this has the potential to be a sleeper hit on the DVD market as more people become familiar with it. Cobbling plot points from sources as diverse as Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" to "Zombieland" to almost everything in between, the film has a surprising heft and gravitas that distinguishes it from other noticeably lighter genre fare.

Cinema's fascination with a post-apocalyptic world continues here as the movie is set in a time where an epidemic of vampirism has extinguished most of the human race. In reality, this plays much more like a zombie epic and that's truthfully what it is. The creatures have pointy teeth, but the script follows the conventions you'd expect from an outbreak of the reanimated. A rogue warrior travels the land with a teenage companion as the two try to make it to a rumored land of safety called New Eden. Along the way, they meet threats of all sorts and even pick up a few stragglers. Whole towns of survivors are barricaded and fortified against the monster menace. But perhaps the most alarming enemy are the new religious zealots who see the vampires as vengeance against the wicked. In a land overtaken by lawlessness, monsters may be the easiest foe to fight.

The script is tidy and provides a narration that is haunting and well done. Nick Damici (who also has a screenwriter credit) plays the enigmatic hero and Connor Paolo is his protege. Both are believable and sympathetic, and they develop an effective chemistry that grounds the picture. A supporting cast that includes Kelly McGillis, Sean Nelson, and Danielle Harris further make this a movie in which you actually care about the characters! In many ways, the vampires are secondary to the human story of survival and hope in the midst of mayhem. The creatures are well done and the effects are solid--but again, I was more sold on the human drama than anything else. Surprisingly good overall--made all the more remarkable because of my admittedly low expectations. Why this wasn't released on a larger scale, I'm not sure. But if you like zombies, vampires, and/or post-apocalyptic drama--this checks all the requisite boxes. KGHarris, 6/11.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Stupid
I rented this on a whim on a Sunday because it looked kind of interesting. I thought there were some decent ideas but on an overall I found myself mostly bored with this. Read more
Published 7 days ago by M. J. Perrone Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such an underated film
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Gore
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4.0 out of 5 stars Movie
Now this movie was another twist on apolcolyptic event. It is unlikely that people becomes vampires due the have to be created from a source vampire.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Hanie
1.0 out of 5 stars are kidding me
are you kidding this movie was unwatchable what a waste of film please stop making this c#*p. and put the money into the tv series
Published 1 month ago by S. vale
4.0 out of 5 stars Stake Land
I liked this movie. It was post apocalyptic vampire horror drama. It literally combined all of them into one movie. I give it a thumbs up. Read more
Published 1 month ago by krbbrk
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I really wanted to like this movie, especially based on all of the good reviews. You can't fault the concept, and indeed the movie starts off strong. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Brian A. Schar
1.0 out of 5 stars bland at best
Seriously:

Terrible acting.

Bad cinematography.

Bad CGI.

Cheap locations (junkyards? long hikes? Read more
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