Cheech Marin, Danny Trejo, Ernest Liu

The notorious Gecko Brothers, two of America's most dangerous criminals, are on the run from the Texas police and the FBI after a crime spree through the Southwest. Across the border in Mexico, the my...( read more  read more... )sterious Carlos offers sanctuary to criminals on the lam, but first they must slip past the border patrol. Enter the Fuller family: Jacob, a minister who has lost his faith and his children, the vulnerable teenage Kate and her younger brother Scott, on a road trip in their new R.V. The Gecko Brothers kidnap the Fullers and high-tail it to freedom with the promise to let the family go once they hook up with their criminal connection in Mexico. The rendezvous point is the Titty Twister, the wildest bar this side of the Rio Grande. The night is full of seductive promise as the group settles back to wait for Carlos and his boys to arrive at sunrise. But unbeknownst to the brothers or their hostages, the management and staff of this particular establishment have a taste for blood--in the vampire sense.

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R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Release Date: January 19, 1996

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DVD Release Date: June 16, 1998

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  • September 22, 2009
    Great film. Two films in one really and the first time I saw it, I didn't have a clue it was a vampire movie. The script is a bit annoying at times though.
  • July 18, 2009
    Excellent movie, starts of as a nasty violent criminal story as the Gecko's escape prison. But then turns into an amazingly gorey and sexy vamp flick. Hayek is stunning and drop dead gorgeous as are the other female neck biters and the rest is a classic all star Rodriguez line up...( read more). The action is kinda cheesey but it works well and does the job. Clooneys best work by far and the soundtrack rocks.
  • December 13, 2008
    The true horror part is in the beginning with Tarantino's psycho. Once we get to the actual vampires it gets cartoony, but fun.
  • November 16, 2008
    This movie was so weird! I actually enjoyed it though lol.
  • October 29, 2008
    From Dusk Til Dawn is one of those movies I can watch a thousand times. It is not only one of my favorite vampire movies, but a favorite, period. I genuinely love this movie!
    I am a fan of both Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. I think this is a phenomenal collaboration for...( read more) them. The story is great, the acting isn't miserable, and the horror aspect isn't over the top cheesy.
    The casting of this movie is spot on. I love Tarantino as Richie, he does disturbed so convincingly. George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, and Cheech Marin are also stellar. Salma Hayek is fantastic as Santanico Pandemonium. She's beautiful.
    This film has some excellent dialogue and some well timed comic moments. I remember seeing it for the first time in the theater. I literally burst out laughing a time or two. This film also has a sublime soundtrack. Dark Night by The Blasters and After Dark by Tito and Tarantula remain on my IPod.
  • November 2, 2009
    For a vampire movie, its like the worst. But its funny, bloody and hot. Gaah i want to watch it again!
  • November 1, 2009
    one of the best! and Quentin Taratino again! its awesome!
  • October 28, 2009
    Part crime thriller and part horror movie. The second half is like Assault On Precinct 13 but with vampires.
  • October 14, 2009
    Definitely some positives about the movie. The opening sequence succeeds in making you dislike these guys. The acting of Ernest Liu makes you appreciate more the acting capability of Juliette Lewis. The dance by Salma Hayek was amazing. It was interesting to see Cheech in 3 diffe...( read more)rent roles. However, other than that, the rest of fairly average. Some of the effects and sets/scenery and even directing was good, but not good enough to make a significant difference.
  • October 4, 2009
    The original is so cool, scary and gory. Great vampire splatter! Tarantino's presence adds to much power and coolness to the film. Two thumbs up.

    70/100

Critic Reviews


June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The picture shows what happens when a writer (Tarantino) and a director (Rodriguez) come together and reinforce each other's worst tendencies and misconceptions. full review

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  • BlackPrince64
    April 29, 2008
    Awwwwwwwww yeeeeeaaaaaah!! In many cases it was humorous but to see my girl Salma shimmy in a 2-piece bikini was to die for because she makes the movie worth seeing indeed. George Clooney brings a great deal of the humor to go with Salma's high octane sexiness :-D
  • carrot414
    December 29, 2007
    From Dusk till' Dawn was the best movie. It is so random with the turn it takes. It's a shame there was not a sequal with the origional characters in it.
  • Aritosgold
    November 6, 2007
    Awesome Movie;;
  • IRONMANBLAST
    October 7, 2007
    I CANT UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE HAVE THE OPINION THAT THE VAMPIRES THROW OFF THE WHOLE MOVIE
    I DONT GET IT .
    ANYWAY THIS MOVIE IS PERFECT JUST THE WAY IT IS
    A CULT CLASSIC THE WAY IT WAS INTENDED.
  • jimmorrison713
    July 20, 2007
    this movie could have been so much more.. great story, acting everything all the way up to..VAMPIRES JUMPING OUT!!!! What a waiste..
  • ghostridercowboy7
    July 10, 2007
    An absolute MAN Movie - Mindless violence - Hot Women - Dark Humor - A Cult Classic
  • johnyaz69
    May 10, 2007
    From Dusk Till Dawn! a bad ass movie! watched it a couple of times! Damn! it was gooooooooooddddddd!!!
  • kinalovesyou
    February 23, 2007
    OMG have you seen samla in this movie?
  • wearelocalpeople
    January 28, 2007
    this is an amazing film from beginning to end.george clooneys performance is a masterpiece.
  • Deathcycle
    July 8, 2006
    From Dusk Till Dawn is awsome!!! i love this movie

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  • quote :Peachy, Kate. The world's my oyster, except for the fact that I just rammed a wooden stake in my brother's heart because he turned into a vampire, even though I don't believe in vampires. Aside from that unfortunate business, everything's hunky-dory.   Answer »
  • What movie by Robert Rodriguez is this dialogue from? KATE: Excuse me? RICHIE: What? KATE: Where are you taking us? RICHIE: Mexico. KATE: What's in Mexico? RICHIE: Mexicans.  Answer »
  • Kate: "Are you okay?" Seth: "Peachy, Kate. The world's my oyster, except for the fact that I just rammed a wooden stake in my brother's heart because he turned into a vampire, even though I don't believe in vampires. Aside from that unfortunate business, everything's hunky-dory."  Answer »
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