30 Days of Night: Dark Days

The small town of Barrow, Alaska, is devastated by a surprise vampire attack during its annual month-long sunset. This brutal event leaves the community in chaos and results in the death of several residents, including Stella's husband, Eben.

Stella, deeply affected by the loss of her husband, struggles with her overwhelming feelings of hate and sorrow. Her nightmares and grief consume her, pushing her on a quest to prove that vampires are real, driven by the need to avenge her husband.

After a long search for answers, Stella receives cryptic directions from a mysterious figure named Dane. This guidance leads her to Los Angeles, where she hopes to uncover the truth about vampires.

In an attempt to convince skeptics of the existence of vampires, Stella conducts a daring demonstration using ultraviolet lamps. The shocking outcome incinerates several vampires in the audience, leading to her immediate arrest by the authorities.

While in custody, Stella has a tense encounter with FBI Agent Norris, who turns out to be a 'familiar'—someone who unknowingly aids the vampires. This realization heightens the stakes as she understands the depth of the vampire threat.

Following her release, Stella is approached by Paul, Amber, and Todd, who have been sent by Dane. They seek her help in confronting the vampire queen Lilith, revealing that her connection to the Barrow incident has made her critical to their cause.

As the group embarks on their mission to find a vampire nest, they face brutal consequences when Todd is bitten. The severity of the situation escalates as Stella is forced to take desperate action, killing him to protect the others before he succumbs to the vampire curse.

After capturing a non-English-speaking vampire, the group manages to interrogate him. This leads them to a location where they rescue a human being used as a feeding source, gaining crucial intelligence about Lilith's lair on a ship.

As tensions within the group rise, Lilith executes her dark plans by converting Norris into a vampire. This act deepens the sense of urgency, as Lilith continues to manipulate events to her advantage while Stella and Paul begin to develop feelings for one another.

In a shocking turn of events, Dane is killed by Norris, leaving Stella and the remaining survivors to find refuge on a ship intended for the vampires' feeding spree. This escalates the fight for survival as new dangers emerge.

The group's situation worsens when they encounter the ship's captain, leading to Amber's unexpected death amidst the fierce fighting. This significant loss weighs heavily on Stella and complicates their escape plans.

In a climactic moment of self-defense, Stella engages Norris in a desperate battle. After a fierce struggle, she finally frees herself and succeeds in killing him, but her victory is short-lived as she must now confront the formidable Lilith.

Stella faces Lilith in an ultimate showdown, showcasing her fierce resolve. In a decisive moment, she decapitates the vampire queen, marking a significant turn in their fight against the vampire threat.

After surviving their harrowing journey, Stella returns to Barrow with a glimmer of hope. She attempts to resurrect Eben by using her blood; however, the emotional and physical toll of her actions leads to a heartbreaking revelation.

In a tragic final twist, as Eben awakens, he reveals his true nature as a vampire. As the screen fades to black, Stella's desperate attempt to reunite with her husband leads to her demise, creating a devastating end to her tale.