A horror film that I've seen a few times and I watched again last night, 30 Days Of Night is actually surprisingly good. An interesting take on the vampire myth that clearly sets up to tell more of the story (the vampires apparently have made sure none of us believe in their existence), it just never seems to quite match the promise.
One thing the film does well though is convey just how helpless we humans are in a cold, dark place. It regresses the viewer to an almost child-like state, where the monster lurks in the dark waiting to spot you. Not only that, but (social commenary !shock!) there's a strong emphasis on the importance of the family unit - something that is played out in a number of other horror films.
The vampires, the invading others of the film, are us, yet different. They speak another language, commit horrendous crimes and pillage for what they need (our blood). Ultimately, the sacrifice of the husband (Josh Hartnett) ends up saving the few remaining, by becoming one of 'them'.
I'm still not sure of the logic of the film "we can't leave" - why can't they drive away? And "they want to make it look like a big accident" - yet the vampires are beheading everyone, a very strange accident no? Overall though, 30 Days of Night offers something different to the typical "romantic" image of what is the quintissential creature of the night.
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