Is the movie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter based on a book?

Is the movie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter based on a book?

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 dark fantasy action horror film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, based on the 2010 mashup novel of the same name. The novel’s author, Seth Grahame-Smith, wrote the screenplay and served as an executive producer.

What is the story of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?

While still a boy, Abraham Lincoln loses his mother to a vampire’s bite. He vows revenge, but fails in the attempt, narrowly escaping with his life. He is rescued by Henry (Dominic Cooper), a charismatic vampire hunter who instructs Abe in the fine art of dispatching bloodsuckers. Abe (Benjamin Walker) continues his fight against the undead well into adulthood and his presidency, making a last stand against the ultimate vampire foe (Rufus Sewell) on the eve of the Civil War’s defining battle.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter/Film synopsis

Will there be a sequel to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?

“The Last American Vampire” is the sequel to “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” which details Henry’s involvement in Lincoln’s life — from the time when he was a young man to his assassination. The first book focuses on the events surrounding Civil War, with both sides backed by vampires.

How are Lincoln and vampires related?

In “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” the 16th president is out for revenge after witnessing his own mother get killed by bloodsuckers. In reality, Lincoln did witness the death of his mother—but it wasn’t vampires that killed her. It was something called milk sickness.

Did Abraham Lincoln turn into a vampire?

Henry Sturges tracks Booth down and kills him just before the soldiers get to him. And then (Okay, actual Spoiler Alert!) Sturges turns Lincoln into a vampire and they spend the rest of their lives fighting against the Ku Klux Klan (vampires) and Nazis (probably also vampires).

Is Henry a vampire in Abraham?

Henry Sturges is a vampire who was turned by Adam some years before meeting Abraham Lincoln. Since Vampires can’t kill each other, he has enlisted various other Hunters before Lincoln and possibly after Lincoln’s death.

How old is Henry Sturges?

500+

Henry Sturges
Age: 500+
Date of birth: c.1300s
Date of death: 1300 (Turned)
Nationality: British, American

How much did it cost to make Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter?

69 million USD
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter/Budget

Is Abraham Lincoln a vampire in the movie?

The real-life figure Abraham Lincoln, the president of the United States from 1861 until 1865, is portrayed in the novel and the film as having a secret identity as a vampire hunter. The film was produced by Tim Burton, Bekmambetov, and Jim Lemley, with Simon Kinberg as an executive producer.

When did Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter come out on DVD?

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter was released on DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in the United States and Canada on October 23, 2012.

Where can I find media related to Abraham Lincoln’s Vampire Hunter?

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. V2. Escape from Hell (2021)

Who wrote the music for Abraham Lincoln’s Vampire Hunter?

^ “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Henry Jackman”. iTunes Store. Retrieved June 19, 2012. ^ “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter: Various Artists: Music”.