Question 1

Why does Near Dark feature actors from Aliens?

Accepted Answer

James Cameron suggested Kathryn Bigelow use the ready-made ensemble cast from his recent hit Aliens, leading to Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, and Jenette Goldstein appearing in the film.

Question 2

What unusual preparation did Lance Henriksen do for his vampire role?

Accepted Answer

Lance Henriksen prepared by creating a backstory that his character Jesse was in the Confederate navy, painting his hair black with tar, adding broken fake nails, and staying in character at night—even scaring a waitress and a hitchhiker.

Question 3

What surprising cameo appears when Bill Paxton's character is hitchhiking?

Accepted Answer

The driver who gives Bill Paxton's character the finger while hitchhiking is played by James Cameron, who visited the set that day.

Question 4

How is Near Dark unusual for a vampire movie?

Accepted Answer

The word 'vampire' is never mentioned in the film, which is uncommon for movies in this subgenre.

Question 5

What festival premiered Near Dark in 1987?

Accepted Answer

Near Dark was an official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1987.

Question 6

How did James Cameron influence the casting of Near Dark?

Accepted Answer

James Cameron suggested Kathryn Bigelow use the ensemble cast from his film Aliens, leading to Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, and Jenette Goldstein appearing in Near Dark. Michael Biehn was considered but declined.

Question 7

What unusual preparation did Lance Henriksen do for his vampire role?

Accepted Answer

Lance Henriksen prepared by creating a backstory that his character Jesse was in the Confederate navy, painting his hair black with tar, adding broken fake nails, and staying in character at night—even scaring a waitress and a hitchhiker.

Question 8

What is notable about the language used in this vampire film?

Accepted Answer

The word 'vampire' is never mentioned in Near Dark, which is unusual for a vampire movie.

Question 9

Which major film festivals featured Near Dark?

Accepted Answer

Near Dark was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1987 and the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in 2012.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in Near Dark?

Accepted Answer

A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead after meeting a girl who is part of a band of vampires roaming the highways in stolen cars.

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