30 Days of Night

30 Days of Night is a 2007 American horror film based on the 2002 comic book miniseries of the same name by Steve Niles, who also co-wrote the film's screenplay. Directed by David Slade and starring Josh Hartnett and Melissa George, the story focuses on an Alaskan town beset by vampires as it enters into a 30-day-long polar night. The film was released by Sony Pictures Releasing on October 19, 2007 to mixed critical reviews, and grossed $75.5 million against a budget of $30 million. Its success resulted in a franchise, including a two television miniseries, Blood Trails and Dust to Dust, and a sequel film, Dark Days.