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Steve Niles
Steve Niles is the writer behind "Canned Heat" and "Savage." He's a master of dark fiction, known for stories that deliver a genuine chill. Fans of horror will find plenty to enjoy in his books.
30 days of night
In the remote Alaskan town of Barrow, where winter brings thirty days without sunlight, an ancient evil awakens. As vampires descend upon the settlement under cover of perpetual night, Sheriff Eben Olemaun must fight to protect his family and his people from a horde that feeds openly in the streets. A brutal tale of survival, sacrifice, and the cost of standing against overwhelming odds.
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.