Action,Fantasy,Horror
United States of America
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 action-horror film directed by Timur Bekmambetov and based on the novel of the same name by Seth Grahame-Smith. The film takes an alternate history approach, presenting the idea that vampires are a major political and social force in the United States during the Civil War era.
The story follows a young Abraham Lincoln (played by Benjamin Walker) who witnesses the murder of his mother by a vampire named Jack Barts (Marton Csokas) when he is just a boy. Driven by his desire for revenge, Lincoln grows up to become a skilled vampire hunter, working alongside his mentor Henry Sturgess (Dominic Cooper) to rid the world of the undead.
As Lincoln rises to political prominence and becomes the 16th President of the United States, he discovers that vampires have infiltrated the highest levels of government, including his own cabinet. With the help of his trusted friend and ally William Johnson (Anthony Mackie), Lincoln sets out to defeat the vampire leader Adam (Rufus Sewell) and free the enslaved African Americans who are being used as a source of food for the vampires.
The film combines real historical events and figures with fictional supernatural elements, creating a unique and thrilling world where Abraham Lincoln must fight not only for the survival of his country, but also for the very soul of humanity. With its action-packed fight scenes, stunning visual effects, and engaging storyline, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a thrilling adventure that delivers both scares and thrills.
