Daybreakers

Willem Dafoe crunches the scenery in this slaphappy vampire film "Daybreakers" It also addresses the intriguing subject of resource scarcity. The vampires triumphed, dominating the mortal world and reconstructing civilization as a midnight reproduction of their old life.

The vampire version of a hydroponic system lab is where Ethan Hawke - the main character - who actually likes appearing in the most unexpected places, works. To prevent the approaching food crisis, new blood substitutes are now being developed.

"Daybreakers" is a terrific variation on a classic topic, and the one single thing holding it back is none other than the film's refusal to get too clever with its central premise. The final act of "Daybreakers" turns around the common tropes of a typical action film, replete with vamp hunters and a creative approach to recovering the Earth from vampires. It is such a delight to watch, and one of the best dystopian movies of all time!

Year of Release: 2009

Stars: Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Claudia Karvan

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 69%