From Dusk Till Dawn (Dimension Collector's Series)

The Gecko brothers are two extremely violent criminals who end up taking a family hostage. The family is forced to drive the notorious brothers to the end of the border. They end up making a pit stop at a Mexican bar, where the brothers are supposed to meet their contact. However, things get out of hand when it turns out that the place is contaminated with vampire strippers and truckers. You add all of those elements together and you get one hell of a ride that you'll never forget.

I'm not the biggest fan of vampires, but I thought this was an EXCELLENT movie. It's unpredictable and exhilarating. You have no idea where the movie will take you until it's all said and done. This is not your ordinary vampire flick, and that's what makes this movie so great. It's a breath of fresh air and so much more.

The acting really makes the movie what it is. George Clooney gives a remarkable performance (this was before he was the big star that he is today). Quentin Tarantino does a great job of contributing dark and chaotic humor to the film with his role. Other major players include Harvey Keitel, Juliet Lewis, Cheech Marin and plenty more. The screenplay by Tarantino is great and never misses a beat. It's packed with snappy dialogue that one would not expect to hear in a horror movie. Rodriguez does an exceptional job of directing as well.

I don't have the fully loaded version of the movie, so I am stuck with the plain version for now. The picture quality looks pretty good, considering that it isn't enhanced for widescreen TVs. The sound is really lacking, though. I had to keep fumbling around with the volume controls throughout the movie, as it kept going from being quiet to extremely loud. That might be reason enough to get the Collector's Edition of the film. A theatrical trailer and teaser trailer are both included on the DVD, but those are the only extra features you'll find on this DVD version.

"From Dusk Till Dawn" is a wildly entertaining flick that really stands out from the others. It has some extremely funny moments, as well as some very scary and exciting sequences. This movie pretty much has it all. If you're looking for a horror/thriller movie that isn't like the rest, give this one a try. This is definitely one of my favorites.


IMO... The best Vampire movie ever.   April 20, 2000
Rein Engel (Virginia - USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I first caught this movie from the opening credits, right after the "World O Liquor" get's blown up, and was hooked. For me this movie was different from anything else I have ever seen. It starts out setting up a kidnapping plot, but takes such a sharp turn in the middle of the movie, you're left breathless. Another thing I really liked was the fact that all you're good guys don't save the day and walk out of the movie breathing, only Seth and Kate remain, which played for a really cool ending. The soundtrack is also kewl, I found the cover theme "Dark Night" by The Blasters to be a very good song, as most made-for-movie songs are not.

You really should pick this movie up or at least rent it. You'll find it a very different film.


This is a really COOL movie   September 14, 2004
Graboidz (Westminster, Maryland)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

Is it horror....is it action.....what is this? I don't care, all I know is that this is a really cool flick! The opening dialogue between the Texas Ranger and the unfortunate store clerk is worth the price of the disk alone! I can't believe there are reviewers here who say that this story isn't original! Please name one other movie that mixes so many genre's together in such a successful way??!! When I first heard about "Dusk" I didn't have much hope for it, I mean let's face at the time this was released Clooney was still doing "ER", and basically any movie starring one of NBC's stars from a "Must See TV" show was to be avoided like the plague, "Fools Rush In" with Mathew Perry, or "Ed" with Matt LeBlanc anyone?? So I went to see "Dusk" with some reservation, and I was immediately blown away. I won't go into much detail about the film, because if you don't know what it's about....then buy it and watch without reading further!! Suffice to say, it will be money well spent, and you will get quite a few hours of entertainment from the film and it's extras. If you like horror films, you are gonna like this...Tom Savini's cameo is a real treat. If you like action, cops & robbers shoot 'em ups, you will like this as well. This may be one of the most original movies to pour out of Hollywood in the 90's, and one you shouldn't miss. Go into it with an open mind, and yes there is gore aplenty, but if you are familiar with Tarantino that shouldn't come as any surprise and does not get in the way of the story, any more than the blood quotient affected "Kill Bill". Just sit back and enjoy this bizarre and horrifying journey.


A TWISTED TALE OF CRIME AND HORROR   February 26, 1999
14 out of 18 found this review helpful

Seth and Richard Gecko (George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino) are two "...mean motor scooters..." on their way across the mexican border with a motor home and hostages (Harvey Keitel and Julliette Lewis). Their rendevou is at a bar called the "Titty Twister" which is appropiately open from Dusk 'tll Dawn. "One night is all that stands between them and freedom, but it's going to be one Hell of a night". Another masterpiece by Director Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, El Mariachi, Four Rooms and the new release, The Faculty), his use of the camera is so unique showing the audience a different point of view. George Clooney plays a cool (very cool) runaway thief, his portrait of the character is done to perfection, I would like to see George in other roles like this. Tarantino plays his psycho brother who doesn't know the difference between real life and make believe. Keitel plays a faithless preacher along with Lewis. I own this film and I watch it atleast 2 or 3 times a month. The fantastic camera work, twisted plot, unique dialogue (e.g. The scene when George is giving the 3 rules to a hostage) makes this one of my favourite films.