30 days of night

While the original three-issue miniseries functions as a complete, self-contained narrative, it serves as the foundation for a broader franchise that includes direct sequels like Dark Days and Return to Barrow.

The film is a direct adaptation of this original miniseries, with author Steve Niles co-writing the screenplay to maintain the core premise of the town's siege during the polar night.

The artwork is noted for its expressionistic, watercolor-influenced style that utilizes stark contrasts between the blood-red imagery and the white, snow-covered environment of the setting.