How to watch

Based on the comic book series by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith, 30 Days of Night is set in Barrow, Alaska, where the sun sets for an entire month each winter. A pack of savage vampires takes advantage of the endless night, and Sheriff Eben Oleson, played by Josh Hartnett, and his estranged wife Stella, played by Melissa George, fight to keep the survivors alive. The film was followed by a direct-to-video sequel, 30 Days of Night: Dark Days.

🕐 Release Order

Release order takes you from the siege of Barrow to Stella's quest for revenge in Los Angeles.

1. 30 Days of Night (2007)
2. 30 Days of Night: Dark Days (2010)

Dark Days continues the story of the first film, with Stella now traveling the country trying to convince the world that vampires are real. Kiele Sanchez takes over the role.

📖 Story Chronology

Because the sequel picks up after the events in Barrow, the story chronology matches the release order.

1. 30 Days of Night (2007)
2. 30 Days of Night: Dark Days (2010)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch 30 Days of Night first. It's a lean, brutal, and atmospheric vampire movie that works perfectly on its own, with one of the most memorable endings in the genre. Dark Days is a lower-budget continuation with a different cast, so treat it as optional viewing for fans who want to know what happens to Stella next. Vampire fans will also enjoy Blade, Fright Night, and Let the Right One In.

🔗 Related Guides

• Blade Watch OrderGuide
• Fright Night Watch OrderGuide
• Let the Right One In Watch OrderGuide

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