The aimless protagonist who finds himself working for his father's hated construction firm.
The movie takes about 30 minutes to introduce the vampire action, using the first act to build character and atmosphere.
Set in the quiet (and fictional) Irish village of , the town's only claim to fame is a legend that Bram Stoker once spent a night in the local pub and based Dracula on their local folklore. The plot follows a crew of hardy, bickering road workers—led by a father and son—who accidentally awaken an ancient Irish vampire while working on a new bypass. Key Characters
Eugene’s father, a tough-as-nails foreman trying to do his day's work in an "ordinary" village.
The film uses a "less-is-more" strategy, often keeping the vampire obscured in shadows to build tension and creepiness. Quick Watch Guide
Forget "sparkling" vampires. The antagonist here is , a bloodthirsty monster straight from authentic Irish folklore.
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