The Stakelander

"Death is no escape."

2016 1h 25m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 189

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Synopsis

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When his home of New Eden is destroyed by a revitalized Brotherhood and its new Vamp leader, Martin finds himself alone in the badlands of America with only the distant memory of his mentor and legendary vampire hunter, Mister, to guide him.

“Death is no escape.”

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Cast

Connor Paolo
Martin
Nick Damici
Mister
Laura Abramsen
Lady
A.C. Peterson
Bat
Steven Williams
Doc Earl
Bonnie Dennison
Peggy
Kristina Hughes
The Mother
Zane Clifford
Juda

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dan Berk
Writers: Nick Damici
Languages: German, English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Stake Land Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dan Berk, shot by Matt Mitchell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Redding Hunter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Dan Berk shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Dan Berk directs. Matt Mitchell behind the camera. Redding Hunter scores. Dan Berk cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in German, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, English.
4International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
5Part of the "Stake Land Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
6Directed by Dan Berk, shot by Matt Mitchell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by Redding Hunter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor Dan Berk shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Connor Paolo and Nick Damici and Laura Abramsen carry the top of the cast.
10Marketing tagline: "Death is no escape.".
11IMDB entry: tt5843670 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Matt Mitchell
Original score: Redding Hunter
Editing: Dan Berk
Production design: Sara McCudden
Costume design: Brenda Shenher
Makeup / hair: Pete Gerner
Sound: Tom Efinger
Stunt coordinator: Sean Skene
Runtime: 85 min · 1h 25m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Stakelander (2016)

Part of

Stake Land Collection

When a mysterious plague sweeps the world, a young orphan, taken under the wing of a gruff hunter known only as "Mister," must battle to survive both vampires and religious zealots in the quest for a safe haven.