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Against the Dark

Against the Dark

He lives by the sword. They will die by it.

20093.91h 33m

Overview

When most of the population of Earth is infected by a virus and transformed into flesh eaters and blood drinking creatures, a group of hunters lead by Tao and his sword chase the vampire zombies to eliminate them. Six non-infected survivors try to find the exit of an abandoned hospital crowded of the infected creatures. Meanwhile, the military is ready to bomb the whole area.

Directed by Richard Crudo
Written by Mathew Klickstein
Produced by Steven Seagal, Phillip B. Goldfine
Box OfficeBudget: $9.0M0

Top Cast

Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal

Commander Tao

Linden Ashby

Linden Ashby

Cross

Jenna Harrison

Jenna Harrison

Dorothy

Danny Midwinter

Danny Midwinter

Morgan

Emma Catherwood

Emma Catherwood

Amelia

Stephen Hagan

Stephen Hagan

Ricky

Daniel Percival

Daniel Percival

Dylan

Skye Bennett

Skye Bennett

Charlotte

Tanoai Reed

Tanoai Reed

Tagart

Keith David

Keith David

Lt. Waters

Themes & Keywords

undergroundvampirezombie

About Against the Dark

Against the Dark is a horror, action, thriller, science fiction film released in 2009 exploring themes of underground, vampire, zombie. Directed by Richard Crudo, it stars Steven Seagal, Linden Ashby, Jenna Harrison. When most of the population of Earth is infected by a virus and transformed into flesh eaters and blood drinking creatures, a group of hunters lead by Tao and his sword chase the vampire zombies to eliminate them. Six non-infected survivors try to find the exit of an abandoned hospital crowded of the infected creatures. Meanwhile, the military is ready to bomb the whole area.

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