There are some deviations from that, of course, but by and large these are Aztec vampires-just as the temple at the end of the movie reveals.Įvery time you think it’s going to turn left, From Dusk Till Dawn goes right and that’s just what makes it the cult classic it has become in the last two decades. While most vampire films adhere to the same general Eastern European/Germanic mythology, Rodriguez remains very true to form and makes a big change by basing his vampires off of Mexican and Central American folklore. The KNB crew did an amazing job creating all sorts of weird and memorable creatures, each one different from the last. Not only is it not structured like your typical horror movie, but these aren’t your typical vampires, either. Just about everything in this film is trying to be unconventional. It’s a simple concept when you think about it, but it works really well. Of course, in From Dusk Till Dawn, once they reach the bar, that’s when the horror starts. It’s set up in such a way that it makes you feel safe, because everything we’ve been taught from movies is that once you reach the destination, the threat is over.
If gives you a sort of typical crime movie plot saying, “Okay, look, if we can do these things without getting caught, if we can get across the border, then we will get to the bar and everything will be fine.” There’s exposition that almost says exactly that, so that when they do reach the bar and have those few quiet minutes you actually feel a sense of relief. More than that, one of the most brilliant things about From Dusk Till Dawn is that the bar is the safe haven they’re trying to reach.
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