Saturday, February 18, 2012

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Trailer

I feel compelled to talk a bit about this with the trailer hitting the interwebs this week.  Based on Seth Grahame-Smith's 2010 book of the same name, this is a Tim Burton-produced movie.  So I think we all pretty much know what to expect.  That Burton feel and filming style.  Very distinct feel, and the time period and costumes are right in Burton's wheelhouse.

Should be an entertaining flick.  I never got around to reading the book, but it seemed like a fun idea.  I must confess though, that the first thing I think of when I hear about this is the unjustly short-lived Starz series 'Party Down' with Adam Scott.  From the sweet 16 episode, with the always awesome JK Simmons:

I also think it a little funny that this movie is slated to come out this summer, with the Daniel Day Lewis Lincoln movie also in the works.  That Daniel Day Lewis is amazing.

And here's one of DDL just eating lunch off-set looking like Lincoln



Here's the full trailer for the movie:


I like the axe-wielding.  It feels kind of fresh.  And I have to admit the axe-tree burst at the end did look pretty cool.  

What do you guys think of this one?

24 comments:

  1. ....um, what did I just see?

    Please tell me Lincoln curses more than Sam Jackson in this movie...

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    1. I'm sick and tired of these mfing vampires in my mfing white house!

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  2. Hate vampires altogether now a days, but this one might be okay. Beats him doing any more retelling of fairy tales or that trash willy wonka remake, at least I hope.

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    1. yea the vampire trend is really played out at this point. That's why I'm jumping early on the next trend: sexy teenage mummies

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  3. So far The Interview with the Vampire is the only decent vampire-themed movie I have seen, but this one looks like it could be okay too.

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  4. This might be camp enough to work haha.

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  5. This movie and Iron Sky omg cant wait lol. Better then the recent shit hollywood has made

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    1. Yes Iron Sky. Space Nazi's? Yes please. How could they not be the ultimate movie villain?

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  6. Haha, Lincoln the vampire hunter?

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  7. I had heard of this, and didn't really know what to make of it. But the trailer looks awesome and part of me is looking forward to kids who think Abe Lincoln killed the vampires as well as freed the slaves.

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  8. I've been meaning to read the book for, well, obviously too long now. I hope to read it before I see the movie so I can be disappointed.

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  9. Must see this. OmG!! I haven't been this excited about a movie in like forever. When I first scanned through this post I actually thought Daniel Day Lewis was going to be in this, and this serious role I've been hearing about him playing was actually the vampire hunter role, how cool would the be!! Anyway unless it's directed by P.T. Anderson I don't give a shit about the serious one. I WANT THE VAMPIRE HUNTER!! That looks like the coolest thing invented since porn. Also I've gotten two hits on my site from google searches of 'abe lincoln laser beams' that's pretty cool.

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    1. I'm excited to see both Lincoln movies. And I always get a kick out of the google searches that lead to my blog. One over the weekend was 'skyrim vagina' baffling and hilarious

      what is this i don't even

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  10. I like that bald guys bluetooth adapter

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  11. Can't wait for this! Maybe the most bizarre movie ever.

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  12. Even the title is pure awesomeness

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  13. Hopefully this will redeem Hollywood of its half-assed movies this and late last year.

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  14. Enough vampires! They're trying to get every cent from them..

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  15. I thought I had commented this yesterday, sorry, I'll chalk it up to bloggers fault.

    Anyway, I think that some guy that was on acid came up with the premise. Next thing you know, our current leader will become the blob!

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  16. Do you ever wonder if he could elected in this modern day? I doubt it, but if was a Zombie I think he could still do a better job than Newty-Kins. Hope to hear back from you, and then I will follow, great post
    -college speed

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  17. such a crazy concept is sure to get my vote! I will see this!

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